Railway Car Technicians

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:

Railway Car Technicians inspect, maintain, repair, and remanufacture railway passenger cars, freight cars and their components. 

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and test rail car equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance work
• Work from blueprints
• Use hand tools and various testing devices and instruments
• Operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist with assignments
• Adapt to new methods, processes, material and equipment
• Follow prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment 
• May work various shifts and on weekends and some work outdoors in adverse weather

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School (OSS) Graduation Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
• Certificate of Qualification as Railway Car Technician 268R or within final year of apprenticeship in the same identified trade
• Demonstrated mechanical inclination
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety codes and has demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious manner
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and walk on rough terrain
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
• Must have a valid driver’s license