Diesel Mechanic – Machinist

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic – Machinist

Posting

Start Date:

11/3/25

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting the 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.

Diesel Mechanics (Machinists) complete preventative and scheduled maintenance on locomotives in a fast‑paced, safety‑oriented environment, complying with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and excels at complex troubleshooting.

• Maintain, inspect, service, test, and repair all systems on locomotives
• Diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and make repairs within regulatory and company guidelines
• Complete work in accordance with blueprints, schematic drawings, and service manuals
• Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement
• Weld, adjust, and calibrate mechanical components
• Modify and construct mechanical assemblies
• Maintain low‑voltage repairs on locomotive electrical systems
• Service locomotive cabs, including cleaning cab walls, toilets, windows, and floors
• Operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes, forklifts, and hand tools

• High school diploma or high‑school equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mechanics
• Preference for those who possess heavy‑duty diesel mechanics skills
• Availability to work all shift types, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Ability to pass required written examinations and read safety instructions, rules, regulations, and other material in English
• Proven dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines and rules
• Strong communication skills (clear and concise instructions/directions)

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part‑time studies program

Medical and Drug Testing:
This is a safety‑sensitive position. A successful pre‑employment medical assessment—including physical, vision, hearing—and a negative company or regulated drug test are required. Post‑hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

For 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 application process can be provided as appropriate, upon request.

All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

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