Locomotive Electrician

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Start Date:

12/8/25

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.

An Electrician is responsible for inspecting, servicing, and maintaining diesel locomotive electrical systems in a fast-paced, safety‑oriented environment in compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and excels at complex troubleshooting.

• Maintain, inspect, test and repair all systems on diesel locomotives
• Electrical modifications and upgrades to locomotive systems
• Diagnostic troubleshooting with onboard computer systems/laptops
• Complete work in accordance with blueprints, schematic drawings and service manuals
• Other duties as required per the collective agreement

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Journeyman Electrician preferred; considers those with diesel electrical experience or electrical experience and training with other types of machinery/truck or automotive
• Ability to follow Electrical Schematics is a definite asset
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Ability to pass required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English
• Dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules

• 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 safety‑sensitive position requires a successful pre‑employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test. Post‑hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation:

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

For our 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 job 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).

Req : 105247

• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full‑Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0‑10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $41.10/hr
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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