Car Mechanic; Freight Car Repairer

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Qualified Rate: $42.49 Per hour

Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employees are also eligible to an employee share investment plan (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.

At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work that we do matters. Every day, our team of dedicated railroaders power the North American economy from coast-to-coast-to-coast, with an unwavering commitment to safety and service excellence.

If you enjoy hands‑on tasks, working outdoors, and have a safety‑first mindset, a career in railway operations might be right for you. With fresh challenges, paid training, and a host of great benefits - a career at CN means work that makes a true difference in the lives of people.

Join us today and get your career moving!

The incumbent is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and repairing railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with federal and CN regulations. The incumbent is considered a Car Mechanic Apprentice until they qualify as a Journey Car Mechanic (refer to the training description below).

• Inspect cars and components in accordance with railroad associations, Federal Railroad Administration regulations and company operating standards
• Perform all scheduled, on-request and preventive maintenance and repair on rail cars, under frames, on structures, safety appliances, draft systems and any associated tests
• Repair and install railway car parts such as compressors, air valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders and piping
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches and measuring instruments
• Operate transport vehicles including cranes, trucks, track mobile and shop equipment
• Prepare inspection, maintenance and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures

• Available to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime when necessary
• Partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and occasionally up to 85 pounds (39 kg)
• Frequent climbing or balancing, grasping, and good eye-hand coordination
• May be required to work away from their assigned terminal
• Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed

• Previous welding experience gained through formal training or work experience an asset*

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Valid driver's licence
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• Must be 18 years of age
• The incumbent must meet all medical fitness-for-duty and safety requirements for the role
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and stress
• Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
• Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic tools and instruments
• Ability to determine the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects
• Vocational and technical training and knowledge of Railroad Operating Rules
• Basic computer skills

• Must be 18 years of age
• The incumbent must meet all medical fitness-for-duty and safety requirements for the role
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and stress
• Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
• Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic tools and instruments
• Ability to determine the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects
• Vocational and technical training and knowledge of Railroad Operating Rules
• Basic computer skills

Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

The incumbent receives on-the-job training, including theoretical and practical…