Rail Car Mechanic (Carman)
About The Position
As a Rail Car Mechanic (Carman) at CPKC, you will work as part of a skilled team in a fast-paced, high-production environment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on rail cars in accordance with regulatory standards. The role includes hands-on training, including a four-week welding course designed for the railroad industry. The position requires a mechanical aptitude, an occasional willingness to travel, and a safety-driven mindset. This is a full-time, union position in the Mechanical Car department, based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Travel is listed as 10–20%. The position is onsite.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general equivalency.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working on or around heavy equipment.
- Valid Class B commercial driver's license.
- Availability to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in all weather conditions.
- Ability to pass required written examinations and read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations, and other written or printed material in English.
- Dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines and rules.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide clear and concise instructions and directions.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, and hearing assessments, and a negative company or regulated drug test.
- Ability to complete the required background investigation, including criminal history, education, driver's license and driving history, Social Security Number, and Department of Transportation background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Welding experience.
Responsibilities
- Repair, maintain, and inspect freight car equipment safely and efficiently.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks, underframes, structures, safety appliances, braking systems, and draft systems, including associated tests.
- Perform work associated with rush repairs, road work, and supplementary service operations of equipment.
- Use welding, torch cutting, and hand and power tools to make repairs while working around, under, between, on top of, and inside rail cars.
Benefits
- Flexible and competitive benefits package.
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans.
- Employee share purchase plan.
- Annual fitness subsidy.
- Part-time studies program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
