Railar Mechanic

Great Western Railway Ltd. is seeking a qualified Carman (Railcar Mechanic ) with a proven commitment to Safety. This is a full time position.

As a member of our mechanical team, the carman will be responsible for:

Performing inspections and repairs on rail cars

Adhere to deadlines and ensure all repairs meet AAR and/or Transport Canada regulations

Administrative tasks, such as accurate time keeping, repair schedule and job completion records

Involvement in the procurement of parts, equipment, and tools

Work with hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.

Welding

Incident response

Cleaning of rail cars

Be knowledgeable about a variety of documents including manufacturers manuals, technical bulletins, parts bulletins, service or preventative maintenance manuals, fact sheets, American Association of Railways (AAR) field manuals and government regulations.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

3+ years practical experience as a qualified carman ( Railcar mechanic )

Welding certification and experience and air brake certification

Strong customer focus

Safety and results oriented with a solid mechanical background

Ability to perform hands-on repair to railcars

Demonstrated attention to detail

Ability to comply with instruction and comprehend published rules, procedures, inspection checklists, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and other work-related information

Working knowledge of railcar mechanical systems, including air brake, welding and fabrication

Accommodations in Assiniboia can be provided if needed