Savage Looking for Locomotive Mechanic at Canada Full Time

Locomotive Mechanic

Bruderheim, AB T0B, Canada Req #9627

Sunday, January 22, 2023

At Savage, we pride ourselves on providing our Team Members with a focus on safety not typically seen in other companies. You will enjoy working in a 5S environment, which is safe to work in and free of clutter while receiving top-notch safety training and procedures to ensure that everyone makes it home every night to their loved ones. HireRight, Train Right, Treat Right…it’s the Savage way.

As the Locomotive Mechanic you will primarily conduct locomotive mechanic and electrical maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting, ensuring that the rail equipment needs are supported and maintenance work and documentation is completed timely, efficiently and safely.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

• Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP with match

• $200 annual Steel-toe boot allowance

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

  Here is what you will be doing

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake equipment, electrical equipment, running gear or locomotive components

• Ability to weld and use a cutting torch to repair or modify locomotive equipment

• Familiar with and ability to perform periodic inspections

• Ability to interpret oil sample results

• Conduct daily inspections and locomotive servicing

• Responsible for overall asset maintenance and managing the company maintenance management system

  Requirements of a successful Locomotive Mechanic

• Valid Drivers License

• 5+ years’ experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing EMD locomotives

• Be familiar on EMD 90 and 190 manuals and will develop relationships with material vendors to ensure required materials are on hand for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance

• Ability to problem solve and is very familiar with Locomotive maintenance

• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot low and high voltage AC/DC circuits

• The ability to work under adverse weather conditions and understanding that there is a requirement to be on call for mechanical/electrical emergencies on a 24/7 basis

• Understands that working safely is a pre-requisite and will utilize provided PPE and employ all defined safe practices while conducting maintenance

  Here are some of the physical requirements of this role

• The Mechanic will be on his/her feet for extended periods of time and walk long distances throughout the day

• Navigating facilities will include, but is not limited to, exposure to harsh weather conditions, uneven ground, ladders, racks and other high places, ground that can be slick, icy or uneven, and other industrial hazards

• Potential work sites include industrial rail facilities, remote rail lines, and will require someone who can work safely around this type of environment, as well as ensure compliance to strict regulations

• Ability to lift and maneuver components up to 75 pounds

• May require a fit for duty test

Additional Information:Savage has been designated as a 2022 Military Friendly Employer (https://www.savageservices.com/news/savage-recognized-as-military-friendly-employer-for-fourth-consecutive-year/) .Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.California Residents: Job Applicant Privacy Notice (https://www.savageservices.com/careers/california-residents-job-applicant-privacy-notice/) For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (talentacquisition@savageservices.com) .

Other details

• Job Family Skilled Player

• Pay Type Hourly

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• Bruderheim, AB T0B, Canada