Diesel Engine Mechanic (HDM)

at  Canadian National Railway

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• Heavy Duty Mechanics (HDM) perform major and minor repairs, overhauls and servicing on all types of locomotives. To learn more about the job click here to view the video.
• Critical performance areas include the following but may vary depending on the location and circumstances:
• Inspect, service and maintain locomotives, in accordance with federal and company regulations, including changing oil or repairing, replacing, cleaning and adjusting parts.
• Diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and making required repairs.
• Assemble and start engines.
• Use electric and oxy-acetylene welding equipment, lubrication equipment and other vehicle repair tools and equipment, and operate said tools and machinery in a safe and effective manner.
• Prepare inspection, maintenance, and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate locomotive on shop tracks.
• Test locomotives on shop track after repair.