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Railar Mechanic

@ Great Western Railway Ltd.

Assiniboia, Saskatchewan

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Great Western Railway Ltd. is hiring a full-time Carman (railcar mechanic) to inspect and repair rail cars to AAR and Transport Canada standards. The role includes hands-on repairs, welding, air brake work, cleaning, and administrative record-keeping. Accommodation in Assiniboia can be provided if needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect and repair rail cars
  • Weld, fabricate and clean rail cars
  • Keep accurate time and repair records
  • Procure parts, equipment and tools
  • Respond to incidents

Requirements summary:

  • 3+ years as a qualified carman
  • Welding certification and experience
  • Air brake certification
  • Strong safety and results focus
  • Knowledge of AAR and Transport Canada rules

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Employer posting date
2026-10-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Licences & certificationsWelding certification, Air brake certification

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Job description

Description

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

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