- Req ID: 77584
- Department: Mechanical Car
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: Bensenville, Illinois
- Country: United States
- # of Positions: 3
- Compensation Rate: $33.77/ hour
- Job Available to: Internal & External
- Deadline to apply: 12/07/2020

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
In this challenging role, you will be a member of a team working in a high production environment performing preventative and corrective maintenance to Railcars.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment in a safe and efficient manner;
- Perform all preventative maintenance work & repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests;
- Perform all work associated with rush repairs, road work and supplementary service operation of equipment;
- Repair and application of all associated piping & valves, guards, shrouds, covers and any cutting, burning, welding, grinding, soldering and brazing associated with removal or application of components;
- Work all around, under, between, on top and inside of rail cars.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a High School Diploma or General EquivalentDiploma;
- Preference will be given to those who possess a journeyman certification, commercial driver's license, journeyman welder;
- Boilermaker/ironworker would be an asset;
- Experience with heavy metal fabrication/welding would be an asset;
- Must be able to work within strict established safety and work guidelines/rules to complete job;
- Strong problem solving and computer skills;
- You must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal;
- The Railway operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; must be able to work on various shifts and on weekends in adverse weather conditions.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Employer Funded Retirement Plan
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements:
CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is asafety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
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Criminal history check
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Last 3 years of driving history
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Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
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Social Security number verification

CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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