Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic)

Proctor, MN, US

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Collaboration

About the role

  • The incumbent is considered a Car Mechanic Apprentice until they have graduated to Journey Car Mechanic.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others.
  • We believe in succeeding together-by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.
  • You'll be working on all types of equipment and structures designed to support the distribution of freight across North America.
  • Job Summary The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and repairing railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with Federal and CN's regulations.
  • Perform all scheduled, on-request and preventive maintenance and repair on rail cars, under frames, on structures, safety appliances, draft systems and any associated tests.
  • Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Familiarity with electrical and electronic tools and instruments.
  • Ability to determine the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects.

Skills

  • Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches and measuring instruments.
  • Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills.

Benefits

  • If you are a skilled trades person or interested in skilled trades and continuous learning in a safety-focused environment, working at CN could be a great fit for you.
  • Requirements High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
  • Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety.

Company info

  • Major Responsibilities Inspect cars and components in accordance with railroad associations, Federal Railroad Administration regulations, and company operating standards.
  • Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic) At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence.
  • The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters.

This listing is sourced directly from Canadian National Railway's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.