Heavy Equipment Technician / Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Technician / Mechanic

Location : CPKC Kitsumkaylum, British Columbia, Canada

Posting Start Date : 11 / 10 / 25

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Are you a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic or Maintenance Technician looking to take your career to the next level? As a valued member of the CPKC Work Equipment team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems essential to our rail operations. In this role, you’ll showcase your expertise by performing comprehensive preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical issues, and executing high‑quality repairs on a wide range of heavy equipment and machinery. This role is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined, enjoy hands‑on work in outdoor environments, and are open to occasional travel for field service assignments.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment, identifying and addressing potential problems before they cause failure.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, or electronic issues in machinery, which may involve disassembling, replacing parts, and reassembling equipment involved in changing ties and rails—including machines, ballast regulators, loaders, skid steers, backhoes, tie cranes, tie inserters, etc.
• Utilize manual, electric, and hydraulic tools, alongside welders and cutting torches, to perform and verify maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Investigate and diagnose equipment issues, taking swift corrective action to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work within a collaborative team setting.
• Follow all safety regulations and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), especially when working in potentially hazardous environments.
• Maintain detailed logs of all maintenance and repair work performed, including schedules and parts used.
• Ensure all tools are maintained in optimal working condition and operate various types of heavy and specialized machinery as required.

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

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Truck Transportation

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