Mechanic

The Mechanic will work independently and/or in a small team environment repairing and servicing various types of construction and railway equipment. If you enjoy working as part of a team, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3^rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules


• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs


• Award Winning Safety Culture


• Employee Ownership Program


• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances


• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits


• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 10 years!

Job Description

The Mechanic will work independently and/or in a small team environment repairing and servicing various types of construction and railway equipment. Work will be conducted in field environments with travel between various locations being required which include, Oakville, Sarnia and Hamilton.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose issues on rail/construction equipment such as locomotives, trackmobiles, loaders, and forklifts


• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs and overhauls


• Track all inspections and repair/maintenance work performed; keep accurate records of all work that has been performed


• Establish daily and weekly schedules for equipment maintenance and repair


• Maintain and care for all work areas, vehicles, and tools used to perform the equipment servicing


• Provide quality customer service and interface with the operations teams when on site


• Promote and guide others to understand the daily requirements to effectively service and maintain equipment


• Being on call periodically (Splitting Duties)

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Possess certification as a qualified locomotive mechanic, heavy duty mechanic, or have extensive experience working on industrial equipment


• Ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload


• Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, work in confined spaces and manoeuvre in/through/around equipment easily and safely


• Ability to carry out production planning and meet Workplace Safety & Health standards


• General computer skills with ability to learn new processes


• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license, Forklift license, CROR certification and any safety certifications required to access various sites including clear drug and alcohol testing


• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions with tolerance to fumes and odours; ability to work in small spaces


• Ability to take direction and work with moderate supervision


• Willingness to address emergency service problems at any time of day or night

Education & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing heavy equipment/locomotive mechanical repairs and maintenance; Mechanic certification an asset


• Experience working in an industrial and/or rail environment


• Valid class G license


• CROR certification and/or the ability to obtain and maintain

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.