First seen by our source: 29 days ago
Diesel Mechanic
@ Ontario Northland
North Bay, Ontario
Overview
Ontario Northland is hiring a full-time Diesel Mechanic in North Bay, Rail Mechanical department, at $40.55 per hour. The work is repairing, overhauling and maintaining locomotives, diesel engines, braking and hydraulic systems, and shop machinery, and it requires a valid Certificate of Qualification and 3 to 5 years of trade experience.
Pay:
$40.55 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Réparer, entretenir et diagnostiquer les locomotives et moteurs diesel
- Utiliser instruments de mesure et équipements d'essai
- Opérer machines d'atelier, dont CNC
- Opérer grue, chariot élévateur et plateforme élévatrice
- Signaler les défectuosités des locomotives et APU
Requirements summary:
- Certificat de qualification valide (421A, 310T ou 310S)
- 3 à 5 ans d'expérience dans le métier
- Lecture de plans et de schémas
- Connaissances en hydraulique et pneumatique
- Connaissances de base en électricité
- Expérience en milieu syndiqué
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Certificate of Qualification (421A, 310T or 310S) |
| Background checks | criminal record, references, education |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Women, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support |
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Ontario Northland
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Connecting the North
Full company description
Ontario Northland connects Northern Ontario with efficient, safe, and reliable transportation. We provide Motor Coach and Train passenger services; we also operate Rail Freight services and an experienced Remanufacturing and Repair Centre. Learn how we're connecting northern communities, driving economic growth, and offering you new ways to travel across Ontario at OntarioNorthland.ca. Ontario Northland is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
- LinkedIn followers
- 13,423
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 501
- Reported office locations
- 555 Oak Street East, North Bay, Ontario P1B8L3, CA
- Business categories
- Railroad
- Freight Service
- Transportation
- Public Transportation
- Other recorded names
- Ontario Northland
- Specialties
- Transportation
- Rail
- Bus
- and Refurbishment
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Ontario Northland connects Northern Ontario with efficient, safe, and reliable transportation. We provide Motor Coach and Train passenger services; we also operate Rail Freight services and an experienced Remanufacturing and Repair Centre. Learn how we're connecting northern communities, driving economic growth, and offering you new ways to travel across Ontario at OntarioNorthland.ca. Ontario Northland is an…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail Transportation |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | North Bay, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1902 |
| Specialties | TransportationRailBusand Refurbishment |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 28 |
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REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Diesel Shop
DEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical
LOCATION: North Bay
REFERENCE: 300-43-27
RATE OF PAY: $40.55 / hour
WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
Diesel Mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain locomotives and equipment according to Ontario Northland and customer specifications.
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Repairs, dismantles, rebuilds, maintains, installs, adjusts, diagnose and tests locomotives and shop machinery as well as all diesel or gas powered engines including internal oil pumps, transmission systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment including braking systems, air compressors, and auxiliary power units
- Utilizes precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, scales, gauges, verniers, squares and indicators and all types of testing equipment such as dynamometer, fuel injection, fluid power equipment, etc.
- Report defects found on Locomotives, APUs and equipment
- Set up and operate different types of machine shop equipment including CNC equipment used in drilling, milling, turning, and boring.
- Operate equipment such as overhead crane, forklift, elevated work platforms
- Use of all hand and power tools commonly used in the trade as well as electric and gas welding equipment.
- Follow blueprints, sketches, manufacturer’s patterns, and construction specifications and can adapt to new methods, processes, materials and equipment and all other work generally recognized as diesel mechanic’s work.
- Must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification (Heavy Duty Equipment Technician - 421A, Truck and Coach Technician – 310T or Automotive Service Technician – 310S)
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in the trade
- Experience reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting and inspections on locomotives and APUs a definite asset
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
- Basic computer skills and experience using Windows based applications would be an asset
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedule/shifts
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Commitment to health and safety
CLOSING DATE: ongoing until filled. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current cover letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.
At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.
Les offres d'emploi sont également disponibles en français. Visitez notre site Web sur les carrières ou appelez le 1-800-363-7512, pour plus de renseignements.
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