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The Heavy Duty Mechanic (HDM) position is ideal for those who like to split their time between working in a shop and out in the field. You should also have excellent hand eye coordination coupled with good organizational and computer skills. HDMs are broken down into two categories: Shop HDMs and Field HDMs. Field positions are typically, but not exclusively, required during the spring and summer months.
Specific Responsibilities:
Shop HDMs
- Perform major repairs to equipment and components.
- Work as a part of team to complete repairs on time and on budget.
- Inspect and determine required repairs, develop repair schedule, order parts and resources and perform and document repairs once completed.
- Conduct tests on repaired equipment to ensure it is operating safely.
- Have an aptitude for troubleshooting systems such as hydraulics, electrical, electronic, drive train components, diesel and gas engines.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and material take offs.
- Be skilled in the areas of welding and machining.
- Use measuring devices and understand visual displays.
- Always work safely!
Field HDMs
- Provide service support to equipment while working on the track.
- Coach and assist operators with daily inspections and maintenance.
- Monitor performance of equipment to maintenance requirements and perform repairs in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Operate repair trucks
- Good knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot systems such as hydraulics, electrical, electronic, drive train components, diesel and gas engines.
- Read blueprints, schematics and material take offs.
- Be skilled in the areas of welding and machining.
- Use measuring devices and understand visual displays.
- Always work safely!
Typical Working Conditions and Hours:
- Think of the railway as an emergency service, like police or ambulance – they operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As a HDM, you will not work a typical “9 to 5 shift”. You will work irregular hours and must be available to work weekends and holidays when needed.
- Requires excellent physical health and conditioning as you will frequently lift weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
- You will work outdoors and in all kinds of weather conditions, with regular exposure to dust, pollen, noise and vibrations.
- Field HDMs typically work away from home and are provided with a Living Allowance.
- Substantial overtime is required for both Field and Shop HDMs.
- May need a valid drivers license.
- Must pass CROR (Canadian Rail Operating Rules)
- Inter provincial HDM or Millwright ticket – to learn more click here.
Salary:
The average yearly salary for this position is $45,000 - $55,000.
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