Locomotive Mechanic/Electrician

The Locomotive Mechanic/Electrician will work independently or in small team environments repairing and servicing various types of locomotives. The work may be in both shop and field environments and may require travel away from the home environment for periods of time.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Inspects locomotive, diagnose issues, make recommendations as to course of action and repair/recondition as needed
• Performs all types of preventative maintenance services on locomotives and other Cando equipment
• Tracks all inspections and repair/maintenance work performed; completes all required logs
• Establishes daily and weekly schedules for locomotive maintenance and repair
• Maintains and cares for all work areas, vehicles, and tools used to perform the locomotive and equipment servicing
• Provides quality customer relations; interfaces with operations teams on site
• Interfaces with the operations teams on site
• Promotes and guides others to understand the daily requirements to effectively service and maintain locomotives

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload
• Understanding of materials purchasing, inventory management, and basic accounting practices
• Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds and to manoeuvre in/through/around equipment easily and safely
• Ability to carry out production planning and meet Workplace Safety & Health standards
• General computer skills with ability to learn new processes
• Hold and maintain safety critical medical status including clear drug and alcohol testing; valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to hold and maintain the safety and rail certifications required to access various sites
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions with tolerance to fumes and odours
• Willingness to address emergency service problems at any time of day or night

Education and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in locomotive electrical and mechanical repairs and maintenance
• Experience working in heavy industrial environments and with similar equipment

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.