RailWorks
Heavy Duty Mechanic - NIGHT SHIFT
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Job ID: 20170
Benefits Offering
- Unionized Position
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Pension
- Competitive Vacation
- Room for advancement provided
Compensation
Pay rate: $37-46.92/hour depending on experience
Position Summary
Reporting to the Equipment Manager/Shop Foreman, the Mechanic performs duties and tasks related to the preventative and corrective maintenance of specialized railway construction equipment and other related construction equipment and vehicles. Working hours during the probation period will be straight day shift once the probation period ends the working hours will change based on business needs these positions are not for day shift only.
Candidates must live in the Abbottsford, B.C. area or be willing to relocate before starting the position.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with work equipment (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic)
- Work from blueprints, service manuals and schematic drawings
- Conduct inspections and tests, repair or replace parts with limited resources in remote locations outdoors in all types of weather conditions
- Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement
- Use of cutting torches and welder to perform various fabrication tasks, comfortable using both stick and mig welding applications
- Use various hand and power hand tools
- Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments
- Diagnose equipment problems and take corrective action in order to minimize the impact on crew production
- Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment
- Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets, etc.
- Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment
- Ensures cleanliness and organization of shop, maintenance of shop tools and equipment, loading/unloading and storage of equipment, etc.
- Working on heavy duty equipment such as Excavators and Backhoes
- Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed
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Required Skills and Qualifications
- 2nd Term Mechanic Apprentice
- Previous field service experience
- Previous rail experience, an asset
- Own tools required
- DZ or higher driver's license, an asset
- A safety-oriented work ethic supported by experience within the labour industry
- The ability to follow instructions, rules and regulations is essential
- Written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to work as a valuable member of a team
- Problem solving skills
- Hydraulic & Electrical troubleshooting and repair background
- Fluent on reading hydraulic and electrical schematics
- Knowledge of Hydraulic & Electrical components and systems
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Works both outdoors at construction sites and in the shop
- Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 50 pounds
- Exposed to all weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
- Exposed to loud noise
- Exposed to live track/trains and high voltage
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Working with multiple tools
- Comfortable sitting for an extended period of time traveling to the job site
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Company Overview
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.
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