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Passenger Car Mechanic
at Cn&Co
Homewood, IL
Posted: 4-18-2025
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation
$84,989/year
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About this Career
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Skills
Hand Tools, Welding Equipment, First Aid, Coupling, Valid Driver's License, Valves (Piping), Brakes, Heating Systems, Power Tool Operation, Fire Suppression Systems, Coordinating, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Mechanics, Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Job Description
Qualified Rate :
$40.86 Per hour Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employees are also eligible to an employee share investment plan (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks. CN is home to opportunities for skilled tradespeople who are interested in continually learning and building a career in a safety-focused, team environment. Working on state-of-the-art equipment and train cars that carry freight from coast-to-coast-to-coast, you'll feel proud knowing you're a part of what makes the economy work. And with paid training, you'll be able to evolve your skills. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!Role:
- The Passenger Car Mechanic (Carman) inspects, maintains, builds, repairs, and rebuilds CN's Business Car Fleet and equipment in accordance with federal and company regulations.
- Critical performance areas include the following but may vary depending on the location and
- circumstances:
- Repairing, adjusting, servicing, maintaining, doing modifications as needed on the engine generator system, air brake system, hand brakes, trucks, heating systems, and car appliances
- Inspect passenger cars and components in accordance with railroad associations, Federal Railroad Administration regulations and company operating standards
- Perform all scheduled, on demand and preventative maintenance and repair on the CN passenger car fleet, under frames, on structures, safety appliances, draft systems and any associated tests.
- Repair and install railway car parts such as generators, compressors, air valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders and piping
- Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches and measuring instruments
- Troubleshoot equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures
- Repair doors, windows, interior equipment, access panels, brake shoes, outside car body, hand brakes, emergency tools, fire suppression tools, and first aid kits
- Travel required during CN Business Car trips
Working Conditions:
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 85 pounds
- Frequent climbing, balancing, grasping, and good eye-hand coordination
Work Location:
- Employees will be hired for a specific terminal. Occasionally, Passenger Car Mechanics may be required to work away from their assigned terminal.
Training:
- Car Mechanics will take part in training which includes classroom instructions and field training during their first months of service.
Union:
- The Car Mechanic is a unionized position requiring membership in the Organization as well as payment of initiation fees and monthly dues as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement; payroll deduction is available.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety Critical Positions established by the FRA regulation.
- Ability to pass a background investigation pertaining to federal and state criminal history, including driver history
The Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Able to obtain a passport and work permit
- Must be able to travel during CN Business Car trips
- Knowledge of Passenger railcar equipment and standards
- About CN
- CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler.
Other Job Posting Details
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$84,989/yr
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