Posted 7 months ago
Locomotive Mechanic
@ Cando Default Brand
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Cando Default Brand is hiring a full-time Locomotive Mechanic to repair and service its fleet of locomotives, working independently or in small teams in the field. The work covers inspections, preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and major mechanical repairs and engine overhauls. The posting states fixed schedules, a safety-focused culture, employee ownership, and group insurance and health and dental benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, diagnose and repair locomotives
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections
- Repair and replace engines, braking systems, wheels, bearings and couplers
- Perform major mechanical repairs and engine overhauls
- Track inspections and maintain required logs
Requirements summary:
- Diesel, automotive or heavy equipment experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and heavy equipment repair experience
- Valid driver's licence
- Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
- Willingness to address emergency repairs at any time
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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Cando Default Brand
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We are here to solve your rail needs. We optimize supply chains and connect industry to Class 1 railways.
Full company description
Cando Rail & Terminals is Canada’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class 1 railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, railcar staging, train assembly, and related services. Fully embedded in our customers’ supply chain, Cando Rail & Terminals ensure our customers’ products get to where they need them, when they want them.
- LinkedIn followers
- 9,428
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 461
- Reported office locations
- Unit 400 - 740 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0K9, CA
- Business categories
- Real Estate Investment
- Virtual Assistant
- Software
- Supply Chain Management
- Real Estate
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Other recorded names
- Cando Rail & Terminals
- Specialties
- Terminal & Transload Services
- Short Line Operations
- Material Handling
- Industrial Switching
- Train Assembly
- Railcar Staging
- and Railcar Fleet Management & Logistics
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 72,145,648
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Cando Rail & Terminals is Canada’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class 1 railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail Transportation |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Brandon, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1978 |
| Specialties | Terminal & Transload ServicesShort Line OperationsMaterial HandlingIndustrial SwitchingTrain AssemblyRailcar Stagingand Railcar Fleet Management & Logistics |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
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Locomotive Mechanic will work independently or in small team environments in the field repairing and servicing Cando’s fleet of locomotives. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Cando Advantages
- Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
- Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
- Award Winning Safety Culture
- Employee Ownership Program
- Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
- Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
- Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!
Job Description
The Locomotive Mechanic will work independently or in small team environments repairing and servicing various types of locomotives.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Inspects locomotive, diagnose issues, make recommendations as to course of action and repair/recondition as needed
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections on locomotives in accordance with company and regulatory standards
- Track all inspections and repair/maintenance work performed; completes all required logs
- Repair and replace components including engines, braking systems, wheels, bearings, couplers, fuel systems and other components.
- Perform major mechanical repairs and engine overhauls.
- Interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Maintains and cares for all work areas, vehicles, and tools used to perform the locomotive and equipment servicing
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
- Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload
- Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated experience in heavy equipment repair.
- Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds and to maneuver in/through/around equipment easily and safely
- Ability to meet Workplace Safety & Health standards
- Proficient with tools, test equipment and safe shop practices
- General computer skills with ability to learn new processes
- Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to address emergency service problems at any time of day or night
Education & Experience
- Diesel, automotive or heavy equipment experience.
- Experience working in heavy industrial environments and with similar equipment
Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.
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