Car dealer Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Job Summary

The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and repairing railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with Federal and CN’s regulations. The incumbent is considered a Car Mechanic Apprentice until they have graduated to Journey Car Mechanic.

Working Conditions

• Available to work night shifts, weekends, holiday, and overtime when required.
• Partially performed outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. (22 kg) and occasionally up to 85 lbs. (39 kg)
• Frequent climbing or balancing, grasping, and good hand-eye coordination.
• May be required to work away from assigned terminal.

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What We Offer

This position is a unionized position, as such pay and benefits are governed by the applicable Collective Agreement.

Paid Training :

The incumbent receives paid on-the-job training, both theoretical and practical instructions, over a period of 3 weeks at 40 hours per week. Depending on the incumbent’s level of experience, a 4-year on-the-job CN specific apprenticeship program may be required and the incumbent will attend a series of courses at their work location.

The training includes rail car components, rail car inspection, single car tests, special commodities Level 2, freight car repairs, jacking procedures, railway welding, aerial lifts, yard operating rules, and other items relevant to the position. A successful completion of this training is essential for future performance of duties.

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