Diesel Mechanic

POSITION: Diesel Mechanic

DEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical

LOCATION: Englehart

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RATE OF PAY: $40.55 / hour

Diesel Mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain locomotives and equipment according to Ontario Northland and customer specifications.

• Repairs, dismantles, rebuilds, maintains, installs, adjusts, diagnose and tests locomotives and shop machinery as well as all diesel or gas powered engines, including internal oil pumps, transmission systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, braking systems, air compressors, and auxiliary power units.
• Utilizes precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, scales, gauges, verniers, squares, and indicators and all types of testing equipment such as dynamometer, fuel injection, fluid power equipment, etc.
• Reports defects found on Locomotives, APUs and equipment.
• Sets up and operates different types of machine shop equipment including CNC equipment used in drilling, milling, turning, and boring.
• Operates equipment such as overhead crane, forklift, and elevated work platforms.
• Uses all hand and power tools commonly used in the trade as well as electric and gas welding equipment.
• Follows blueprints, sketches, manufacturer’s patterns, and construction specifications and can adapt to new methods, processes, materials and equipment and all other work generally recognized as diesel mechanic’s work.

• Must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification (Heavy Duty Equipment Technician - 421A, Truck and Coach Technician – 310T or Automotive Service Technician – 310S).
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in the trade.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting and inspections on locomotives and APUs is a definite asset.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written).
• Basic computer skills and experience using Windows based applications would be an asset.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedule/shifts.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Commitment to health and safety.

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2

SLGBTQIA+.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.