Traveling Mechanic

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC•Shreveport, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: As a Travelling Mechanic you will be a member of a team working in a high production environment performing preventative, corrective maintenance, mechanical repairs and maintenance of roadway equipment across a vast territory that includes CPKC’s Southern network. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, enjoys working outdoors and frequent travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency
Must be at least 18 years of age
5 years of heavy-duty mechanical work experience
Valid driver’s license
Commercial driver’s license
Must be qualified in repairing and overhauling gasoline and diesel engines
Proven knowledge and understanding of Engineering field operations
Knowledge of General Code of Operating Rules
Proficient in communication (ability to provide clear and concise instructions/directions)

Nice To Haves

2 years of technical training is a bonus

Responsibilities

Performs mechanical repairs and maintenance of roadway equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Repair and test equipment such as production tie and rail machines, spikers, spike pullers, production tampers, ballast regulators, speed swings, loaders and skid steers and backhoes, tie cranes, tie inserters, etc
Trouble shoot and repair of hydraulic systems (electric over hydraulic and air over hydraulic)
Lift and carry up to 100 lbs. occasionally
Specialize in repairing roadway maintenance equipment, focusing on hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, driveline, and drive systems
Using a variety of manual, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, as well as welders and cutting torches, to perform/verify maintenance and repairs
Ability to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
60% travel across the system working directly with railway systems for multifaceted locations