Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice

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Posting Start Date : 1 / 6 / 26

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting the 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 Rail Car Mechanic, you’ll play a key role in keeping freight moving safely and efficiently. Working in a high‑production environment, you will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on rail cars in compliance with regulatory standards. To set you up for success, you’ll receive hands‑on training and a specialized 4‑week welding course designed for the railroad industry. This role is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined, enjoy problem‑solving, and thrive working outdoors in a dynamic team setting.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Inspect, maintain, and repair freight car equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on trucks, underframes, structural components, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems, and conduct all required tests
• Handle urgent repairs and road service work, including supplementary operations to keep equipment in service
• Utilize welding, torch cutting, and power tools to execute precision repairs and modifications
• Work in all areas of rail cars, including underneath, between, on top, and inside to complete maintenance and repair tasks

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety‑sensitive position and a successful pre‑employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post‑hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

CULTURE OF INCLUSION

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal‑opportunity / affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including : women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

JOB DETAILS

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