Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform all preventative maintenance work and repairs on trucks, under-frame, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests
• Perform all work associated with rush repairs, road work and supplementary service operation of equipment
• Weld, torch cutting and using all hand power tools to make repairs
• Work all around, under, between, on top and inside of rail cars

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Minimum 1 year experience working on or around heavy equipment
• Valid driver’s license
• Commercial driver’s license and welding experience preferred
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English
• Dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules
• Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions)

As a Rail Car Mechanic you will be a member of a team working in a high production environment performing preventative and corrective maintenance to rail cars with regulatory standards. You will receive hands on training and a 6 week welding class that is specifically designed for the railroad. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and enjoys working outdoors.