CPR Employment – Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice

Job Description:

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.

Job Responsibilities:

• Repair and application of all associated piping & valves, guards, shrouds, covers and any cutting, burning, welding, grinding, soldiering and brazing associated with removal or application of components.
• Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment in a safe and efficient manner;
• Perform all work associated with rush repairs, road work and supplementary service operation of equipment;
• Classification of Rail Car Mechanic and Apprentice will be determined by experience and current shop mix.
• Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice Rates start at $30.623 per hour and go up every 1000 hours until full rate is reached;
• Perform all preventative maintenance work & repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests;

Job Requirements:

• You must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Boilermaker/ironworker would be an asset;
• Preference will be given to those who possess a journeyman welder or commercial driver’s license;
• 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;
• Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalence Diploma;
• A valid driver’s license is an asset;
• Strong problem solving and computer skills;

Job Details:

Company: Canadian Pacific Railway

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Scarborough, ON, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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