Heavy Duty Mechanic

Purpose

Rocky Mountaineer is the world’s largest privately owned luxury passenger rail service. We are committed to living our values: Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mechanical, the HD Mechanic is an integral member of the Rocky Mountaineer Team. The incumbent in this position is mainly responsible for generator and locomotive engine maintenance, inspections and repairs, and supporting the operating plan.

As a Rocky Mountaineer team member, you will be working alongside a diverse group of trades people who are committed to working together, supporting our values, and ensuring we are always on brand as a world class luxury rail tour company.

This position is deemed Safety Critical and pre-employment testing will be required. Final candidates must successfully pass a safety critical medical exam and will undergo medical monitoring as prescribed by Transport Canada. This position requires you to periodically access an active railway area where impaired performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, the public, property, or the environment.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Diagnose, service and repair all engines and associated components

• Execute regular equipment inspections

• Inspect, maintain, and repair facility vehicles, including trucks, Kubota’s, forklifts, and other assets

• Inspect and repair related train car components and execute associated inspections

• Perform LSI’s (locomotive safety inspections)

• Ability to work in computerized maintenance management program for work order execution

• Perform maintenance on tools and equipment used and other duties as assigned by work order

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Troubleshooting diverse equipment types, and supporting cross functional trade defects as needed

• Willingness to participate in personal development company initiatives

Safety

• Comply with Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR), General Operating Instructions (GOI), Federal Railroad Association (FRA), and all other safety policies, procedures, and rules

• Identify, protect, and report safety hazards to management and OH&S Committee

• Meet or exceed safety and security requirements

• Maintain basic first aid level provided by Rocky Mountaineer

Operations

• Support the successful execution of the Operating Plan

• Support safe movement of rail equipment

• Support operational and equipment availability requirements

• Support 5S Lean methodology to seek continuous improvement efficiencies

• This position may require the ability to train for and perform switching duties

Mechanical

• Able to read, understand, and interpret schematics, manuals and other instructions pertaining to equipment

• Train for the use of equipment and hand tools

• Execute a successful Maintenance Program

• Ensure completion of work orders maintaining brand standards, working collaboratively with team members and contractors

• Execute mechanical and reliability requirements

Qualifications

Education, Certification, Licenses

• Red Seal HD Mechanic certificate or equivalent (required)

• Welding Qualification is an asset

• High School Diploma

• First Aid Level 1 Certification is an asset

• Valid Driver’s License

Experience/Skills

• Minimum 5 years in trades related to diesel engines, generators, and maintenance repair work

• Experience performing maintenance and repair on passenger rail equipment is an asset

• Qualification and/or proven knowledge in safe heavy equipment operations such as forklifts, cranes, etc.

• Qualification and/or proven knowledge in safe small hand tool handling such as grinders, drills, etc.

• Understanding of other trades such as electrical, HVAC/R, and plumbing is an asset

• Previous Qualification under CROR Operating Rules is an asset

Work Environment

• May require occasional travel

• Physical demands may require lifting to 80 lbs. on occasion

• Rail industrial site that requires walking and sitting throughout the day

• April to October 3 x 12 hour night shifts, October to April 4x10 hour shifts 7 am to 5pm

• Indoor/outdoor working environment

Compensation

• The base salary offered for this role is $43.42 per hour.
• Eligible for Rocky Mountaineer’s Bonus Program

Eligible Benefits

Rocky Mountaineer supports our team members’ health and wellness by providing a comprehensive medical plan with 100% employer paid premiums, some of which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short term disability, long term disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy
• Travel emergency assistance
• Vacation time, sick time and company holiday pay
• Upto 5% RRSP and/or TFSA match
• Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment.
  

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