Diesel Engine Mechanic (HDM)

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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. You'll be working on all types of equipment and structures designed to support the distribution of freight across North America. Enjoy paid training and evolve your skills. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving!

Job Summary

The Heavy-Duty Mechanic (HDM) is responsible for performing inspections, major and minor repairs, overhauls and servicing on all types of locomotives.

Working Conditions

- Ability to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
- Shop setting.
- Occasional travel.





Major Responsibilities

- Heavy Duty Mechanics (HDM) perform major and minor repairs, overhauls and servicing on all types of locomotives. To learn more about the job click here to view the video.
- Critical performance areas include the following but may vary depending on the location and circumstances:
- Inspect, service and maintain locomotives, in accordance with federal and company regulations, including changing oil or repairing, replacing, cleaning and adjusting parts.
- Diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and making required repairs.
- Assemble and start engines.
- Use electric and oxy-acetylene welding equipment, lubrication equipment and other vehicle repair tools and equipment, and operate said tools and machinery in a safe and effective manner.
- Prepare inspection, maintenance, and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures.
- Operate locomotive on shop tracks.
- Test locomotives on shop track after repair.

Requirements

- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
- Diesel mechanic experience and/or Diesel mechanic diploma.
- A valid driver's license.
- Using measuring devices

📌 Diesel Engine Mechanic (HDM) (Montreal)
🏢 Canadian National Railway
📍 Montreal