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Rail Car Mechanic

Canadian Pacific
East St. Louis, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Canadian Pacific (CPKC) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :

In this challenging role, you will be a member of a team working in a high production environment performing preventative and corrective maintenance to Railcars.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES :

  • Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  • Perform all preventative maintenance work & repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests
  • Perform all work associated with rush repairs, road work and supplementary service operation of equipment
  • Repair and application of all associated piping & valves, guards, shrouds, covers and any cutting, burning, welding, grinding, soldering and brazing associated with removal or application of components
  • Work all around, under, between, on top and inside of rail cars

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma
  • Preference will be given to those who possess a journeyman certification, commercial driver's license, journeyman welder
  • CDL License would be an asset
  • Experience with heavy metal fabrication / welding would be an asset
  • Must be able to work within strict established safety and work guidelines / rules to complete job
  • Strong problem solving and computer skills
  • You must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
  • The Railway operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; must be able to work various shifts and on weekends in adverse weather conditions
  • WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER :

  • Flexible and competitive benefits package
  • Employer Funded Retirement Plan
  • Annual Fitness Subsidy
  • Part-time Studies Program
  • Background Investigation :

    The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances :

  • Criminal history check
  • Last 3 years of driving history
  • Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
  • Social Security number verification
  • CPKC is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

  • Req ID : 104000
  • Department : Mechanical Car
  • Job Type : Full-Time
  • Position Type : Union
  • Location : East Saint Louis , Illinois
  • Country : United States
  • Compensation Rate : $34.68 / hour
  • Job Available to : Internal & External
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