locomotive mechanic

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Outdoors. Dusty. Noisy.

Work setting:

Room and board provided. Various locations.

Tasks:

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
• Verify and repair emission control systems.
• Perform other routine maintenance.
• Repair and adjust system components.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work.
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices.
• Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Perform routine maintenance on locomotives .
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• Inspect assigned locomotives.
• Adjust, repair or replace electrical system parts.

Diesel engine repair specialization:

• Fuel injection system.
• Exhaust system.
• Cooling system.
• Air conditioning system.
• Lubrication system.
• Engine control system.
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul.
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery.

Powered equipment repair specialization:

• Cable-operated working attachments.
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments.
• Compressors.
• Pumps.
• Telescopic ladder.
• Electric generators.
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts.

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:

• Mechanical transmissions.
• Drive trains and final drives.
• Hydraulic transmissions.
• Brake system.

Transportation/travel information:

Willing to travel. Travel expenses paid by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Handling heavy loads. Standing for extended periods.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

Accurate. Dependability. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Organized.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Pension plan.

Other benefits:

Transportation provided by employer.