Locomotive Electrician

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 Electrician is responsible for inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining diesel locomotive electrical systems in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused environment. This role ensures all work is completed in compliance with regulatory and company standards. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, highly detail‑oriented, and excels at complex electrical diagnostics and problem‑solving. 

This position offers a $10,000 signing bonus for qualified candidates.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain, inspect, test and repair all systems on diesel locomotives


• Electrical modifications and upgrades to locomotive systems


• Diagnostic trouble shooting with onboard computer systems/laptops


• Complete work in accordance with blueprints, schematic drawings and service manuals


• Other duties as required as per collective agreement

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency


• Valid driver’s license


• Journeyman Electrician is preferred, will consider those with diesel electrical experience or electrical experience and training with other types of machinery/truck or automotive


• Ability to follow electrical schematics is a definite asset


• 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


• Dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules

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 or regulated 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


• Social Security Number verification


• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25

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: 106159


• Department: Mechanical Loco


• Job Type: Full-Time


• Position Type: Union


• Location: St. Paul, Minnesota


• Country: United States


• % of Travel: 0-10%


• # of Positions: 1


• Compensation Rate: $41.418/hr


• Job Available to: Internal & External

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