Railway Car Technician

VIA Rail Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
$38.49 - $46.43/h; evening shift differential: $1....
On-site
Passenger car maintenance
Heavy repairs on train cars
Interior and exterior servicing
You will ensure our passenger cars operate at peak capacity year-round, by servicing our national fleet in terms of regular maintenance and heavy repairs

Job Summary

  • You will ensure our passenger cars operate at peak capacity year-round, by servicing our national fleet in terms of regular maintenance and heavy repairs.
  • The position is permanent (40 hours per week guaranteed) and the work schedule may vary (day, evening, night, week-end and holidays).
  • Full benefits include dental, medical, pension plan, ride pass, 5 personal days + vacations, uniforms, all tools, PPE provided, free parking, shower/personal change room, and indoor lunch room.

Matching Summary

You will ensure our passenger cars operate at peak capacity year-round, by servicing our national fleet in terms of regular maintenance and heavy repairs.

Salary

$38.49 - $46.43/H; Evening shift differential: $1.50/H, Night shift differential: $2.00/H, Red Seal differential: $1.00/H; Full benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Passenger car maintenance
  • Heavy repairs on train cars
  • Interior and exterior servicing
  • Piping (Air & Water) maintenance
  • Brake rigging maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Desire to develop diverse skills
  • Stable environment for career building
  • Employee comes first culture
  • Safety and respect valued
  • Experience in machinery maintenance

Key Requirements

  • Apprentices welcome to apply
  • Red Seal certified tradespersons ideal
  • Journeyman status preferred
  • Experience assembling transportation equipment

Work Rights

Not specified

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