Diesel Mechanic Apprentice

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CPKC’s Diesel Mechanic Apprentice in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, offers hands on training in a safety focused, fast paced environment, with the opportunity to work alongside qualified mechanics while you complete inspections, repairs and servicing. A $10,000 signing bonus gives you a boost and room for progression within a union culture that values safety and development. What matters most: solid mechanical aptitude, ability to read blueprints and service manuals, and a readiness to work nights, weekends and in all weather. To apply effectively, tailor your resume to diesel or heavy equipment experience, be prepared for pre-employment medical and drug tests, background checks and license verification, and showcase clear communication and teamwork.

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Diesel Mechanic Apprentice performs the completion of preventative and scheduled maintenance on locomotives in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused environment. Working alongside qualified mechanics, the apprentice will complete inspections, repairs, and servicing while developing core technical skills related to diesel engines and mechanical systems.

This role is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and committed to working safely and efficiently. All work must be performed in accordance with company policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.

$10,000 signing bonus for new hires. $5,000 after the first year and $5,000 upon successful completion of second year.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain, inspect, service, test and repairs all systems on locomotives, mobile equipment and vehicles used in plant, yard and road service
• Diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and make repairs within regulatory and company guidelines
• Complete work in accordance with blueprints, schematic drawings and service manuals
• Evaluate of parts for reuse, repair or replacement
• Modify and construct mechanical assemblies
• Maintain of low voltage repairs on locomotive electrical systems
• Service locomotive cabs which include cleaning cab walls, locomotive toilets, windows and floors
• Operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes, forklifts and hand tools

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 3 years’ working as a mechanic preferably on diesel engines
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English
• Validated dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules
• Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions)

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106169
• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 3
• Compensation Rate: $38.67/hr
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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