Posted 16 days ago
Railar Mechanic
@ Great Western Railway Ltd.
Assiniboia, Saskatchewan
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
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Welding certification, Air brake certification |
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Great Western Railway Ltd.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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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