Advantages Offering Health & Dental Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Company Pension
Competitive Vacation
Room for advancement provided
Compensation Pay rate: $37-46.92/hour depending on experience
Position Summary Reporting to the Equipment Manager/Shop Foreman, the Mechanic performs duties and tasks related to the preventative and corrective maintenance of specialized railway construction equipment and other related construction equipment and vehicles. Working hours during the probation period will be straight day shift; once the probation period ends the working hours will change based on business needs. These positions are not for day shift only.
Candidates must live in the Abbottsford, B.C. area or be willing to relocate before starting the position.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with work equipment (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic)
Work from blueprints, service manuals and schematic drawings
Conduct inspections and tests, repair or replace parts with limited resources in remote locations outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement
Use of cutting torches and welding to perform various fabrication tasks, comfortable using both stick and MIG welding applications
Use various hand and power hand tools
Operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments
Diagnose equipment problems and take corrective action to minimize the impact on crew production
Adapt to new methods, processes, materials and equipment
Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets, etc.
Follow prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment
Ensure cleanliness and organization of shop, maintenance of shop tools and equipment,



loading/unloading and storage of equipment, etc.
Work on heavy duty equipment such as excavators and backhoes
Assist other heavy duty mechanics when needed
Required Skills and Qualifications Level 3 Apprentice to Red Seal Mechanic
Previous field service experience
Related railway experience and/or related heavy‑duty asset
Own required tools
Class 5 or higher driver’s license, an asset
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Work both outdoors at construction sites and in the shop
Frequently stand, walk, climb, balance, lift, bend, and move objects up to 50 pounds
Exposed to all weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
Exposed to loud noise
Exposed to live track/trains and high voltage
Ability to work rotating shifts
Work with multiple tools
Comfortable sitting for an extended period of time traveling to the job site
EEO Statement This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.

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📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic - NIGHT SHIFT (British Columbia)
🏢 PNR RailWorks
📍 British Columbia