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locomotive mechanic
from 76 960 $
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Dusty
- Noisy
Work setting
- Room and board provided
- Various locations
Responsibilities
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
Experience and specialization
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
Additional information
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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer
Market insight
35% above median56 858 $
56 858 $56 858 $
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