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Diesel Engine Mechanic

VIA Rail
VANCOUVER
$35,22-$42,49 an hour
Permanent
Full-time

Description

VIA Rail Canada Inc., Canada's national passenger rail service, is currently hiring for Diesel Engine Mechanics to work at our esteemed Vancouver Maintenance Center.

As a Diesel Engine Mechanic, you will carry out preventive maintenance and execute repairs on locomotives and rolling stock.

You will bring your skills to determine the causes of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic defects on fascinating locomotives and perform the repairs.

You will also conduct inspections and maintenance on the locomotives in compliance with VIA’s preventive maintenance program.

The position is permanent (40 hours per week guaranteed) and the work schedule may vary (day, evening, night, weekend, and holidays).

Candidates must be available to work any day of the week as the Maintenance Center is open 7 days a week, 24h during peak season.

What is in it for you?

  • Permanent position (40 hours per week guaranteed, with overtime available)
  • Hourly salary : $35.22-42.49$ / h
  • Evening and night shift differentials : $1.50 and $2.00 per hour, respectively
  • $1 / H red seal premium
  • Full benefits : Dental, medical, pension plan, ride pass, 5 personal days + vacations
  • PPE (boots, glasses, helmet, vest, gloves), tools and uniforms are provided. Requirements :
  • A vocational diploma in heavy duty mechanics, diesel mechanics, automotive mechanics.
  • Excellent leadership and teamwork skills
  • Knowledge of air brakes
  • Ability to work days, evenings, nights, week-ends and holidays
  • An inter-Provincial certificate in mechanics (Red Seal) (asset)

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know.

Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

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