Posted 3 months ago
Diesel Mechanic
@ CPKC
Ontario
Overview
CPKC is hiring a Diesel Mechanic in Scarborough, Ontario, to maintain, inspect, service, test and repair locomotive systems and diesel engines. The role is full-time, union-represented and safety-sensitive, with shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays. The posted compensation rate is $48.33 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain, inspect, service and repair locomotive systems
- Diagnose and repair diesel engine issues
- Conduct low-voltage locomotive electrical repairs
- Service locomotive cabs
- Operate cranes, forklifts and hand tools
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's licence
- Red Seal trade credential or Unifor Local 101R card
- Available for all shifts, weekends and holidays
- Strong safety commitment and English reading ability
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-24
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal in Heavy-Duty Mechanics, Red Seal in Automotive Technician, Red Seal in Agriculture Equipment Technician, Red Seal in Truck and Transport Technician, Red Seal in Recreation Vehicle Service Technician, Red Seal in Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, education, drug and alcohol |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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CPKC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 74 |
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.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
As a Diesel Mechanic, you play a vital role in keeping our locomotives moving and our communities connected. Your expertise ensures the reliability and safety of an essential transportation network. In this fast-paced, safety-first environment, you’ll tackle complex challenges, perform preventative and scheduled maintenance, and apply your mechanical skills to solve problems that keep freight flowing across the country. If you thrive on precision, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to progress.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Maintain, inspect, service, test, and repair all locomotive systems with precision to ensure peak performance and uncompromising safety
- Diagnose diesel engine issues accurately and execute repairs in full compliance with regulatory standards and company guidelines
- Interpret and apply blueprints, schematic diagrams, and detailed service manuals to complete tasks efficiently and effectively
- Evaluate parts thoroughly to determine whether they should be reused, repaired, or replaced, ensuring optimal reliability
- Skillfully modify and assemble mechanical structures to meet operational requirements and enhance performance
- Conduct meticulous low-voltage repairs on locomotive electrical systems to guarantee dependable operation
- Service locomotive cabs comprehensively, maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for operators
- Operate overhead cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts, and hand tools safely and effectively to support maintenance activities
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or general equivalency
- Valid driver’s license
- Possess one of the following: Red Seal in Heavy-Duty Mechanics, Automotive Technician, Agriculture Equipment Technician, Truck and Transport Technician, Recreation Vehicle Service Technician or Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), or possess a Unifor Local 101R card
- 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
- Proven dedication to safety, consistently adhering to all guidelines, rules, and regulatory standards
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise instructions and collaborate effectively in a team environment
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase plan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Medical and Drug Testing
This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
- Criminal history check
- Education verification
- Driver’s license verification and driving history
CULTURE OF INCLUSION:
For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
- Req ID: 106388
- Department: Mechanical Loco
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: Scarborough, Ontario
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 1
- Compensation Rate: $48.33
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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