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 3rd 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 7 years!
The Mechanic will work independently and/or in a small team environment repairing and servicing various types of construction and railway equipment. The work will be carried out in field environments and requires travel throughout Prairie provinces. Cando also provides travel expenses, tool allowance $900/year, Safety Allowance $275/year, a company phone, also newer equipment supplied to mechanic. This is a full time position.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Inspect rail/construction equipment, diagnose issues, make recommendations as to course of action and repair/recondition as needed
- Maintain, repair, and overhaul heavy construction and specialized railway equipment
- Test, diagnose, and repair hydraulic systems, electrical systems, magnets, etc.
- Keep accurate records of work performed
- Troubleshoot and maintain electrical system and magnets
- Complete welding and fabrication work
- Maintain and care for all work areas, vehicles, and tools used to perform the equipment servicing
- Provide quality customer service and interface with the operations teams when on site
- Promote and guide others to understand the daily requirements to effectively service and maintain equipment
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload
- Understanding of hydraulics and ability to diagnose issues; ability to read hydraulic schematics
- Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, work in confined spaces and manoeuvre in/through/around equipment easily and safely
- Working knowledge of Cummins, Cat, Deere, and 2 & 4 stroke Detroit engines
- Ability to meet Workplace Safety & Health standards
- General computer skills with ability to learn new processes
- Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to obtain the safety and rail certifications required to access various sites
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions with tolerance to fumes and odours; ability to work in small spaces
- Willingness to do work long hours and be away from home for extended periods of time
- Ability to take direction and work with moderate supervision
- Incumbents must provide and maintain their own hand tools
Education & Experience
- Experience working with heavy industrial/construction equipment; rail equipment preferred
- Heavy Duty Mechanic training and/or Journeyman certification an asset
- Experience operating various equipment an asset
- Experience with welding and fabrication an asset
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.
