Lead Hand - Heavy Duty Mechanic

CN is home to opportunities for skilled tradespeople who are interested in continually learning and building a career in a safety-focused, team environment. Working on state-of-the-art equipment and train cars that carry freight from coast-to-coast-to-coast, you’ll feel proud knowing you’re a part of what makes the economy work. And with paid training, you’ll be able to evolve your skills. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Role:

Intermodal Heavy Duty Mechanics perform major and minor repairs, overhauls and servicing on all types of vehicles, vehicle attachments and material handling equipment. This position requires you to work night shifts and partial weekends, as required. 

Will be required to oversee the workload for sublet contractors. Will also be required to oversee aspects of garage workload, including the assigning of work. Working with outside vendors, customers Internal & External .

Lead Hands play a critical role organizing and allocating workload in a way that enables the terminal to operate safely and efficiently.                                                                              

Lead Hands may be required to attend Training Sessions that may arise to maintain or improve their skills.  Lead Hands may be assigned duties other than Lead Hand that they are qualified to perform.

Critical performance areas include the following:

·       Inspect, service and maintain Intermodal cranes, terminal tractors, vehicles and equipment, in accordance with federal and company regulations, including changing oil or repairing, replacing, cleaning and adjusting parts.

·       Diagnose diesel / gas engine, electrical, hydraulic, driveline malfunctions and making required repairs.

·       Use electric and oxy-acetylene welding equipment, lubrication equipment and other vehicle repair tools and equipment, and operate said tools and machinery in a safe and effective manner.

·       Use measuring devices and understanding visual displays.

·       Repair various yard equipment machinery.

·       Prepare inspection, maintenance, and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures.

Working Conditions:

·       Ability to work irregular shifts, including evenings, midnights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.

·       Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg).

·       Shop environment, ability to work inside shop and outside shop in all weather conditions.

·       Must be able to work at heights up to 60 feet.

·       Comply with safe work procedures and policies.

Employment Requirements:

·       High School diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED).

·       Diploma of Vocational Studies in Heavy Duty Mechanic.

·       Diesel mechanic, Automotive, Truck & Coach, Hydraulics experience.

·       Valid driver’s license.

·       Technical knowledge of diesel mechanics.

·       Good hand-eye coordination.

·       Possess your own tools sufficient to perform repairs and service on small equipment. Tools specific to the railway are supplied by the company.

Assets:

·       Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electronic systems.

·       Commercial Transport or preferably Heavy Duty Working experience.

·       Welding skills.

·       Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory/safety environment.

·       Post-secondary education.

·       Basic computer skills.

Training:

Successful candidates will receive paid on-the-job training on new products and updates as required by the company, both theoretical and practical instructions.
 
Depending on your level of experience, candidates must have completed 2nd year and registered with trade branch for 3rd year and will attend a series of courses at your work location in Canada or away from your work area for training purposes. Training will include intermodal equipment components, control systems, air brakes, start up, basic diesel electric systems and CN maintenance regulations. Truck motors, data recorders, as well as fuel, oil, water and air systems will also be covered. Successful completion of this program is essential for performance of future duties.
 
The ideal candidate profile:

·       Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress.

·       Demonstrate good teamwork skills and maintain positive interactions with others.

·       Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills.

·       Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction.

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.