Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice
Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
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 As a Rail Car Mechanic, you'll play a key role in keeping freight moving safely and efficiently. Working in a high‑production environment, you will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on rail cars in compliance with regulatory standards. To set you up for success, you'll receive hands‑on training and a specialized 4‑week welding course designed for the railroad industry. This role is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined, enjoy problem‑solving, and thrive working outdoors in a dynamic team setting.
Position Accountabilities
Perform expert repairs and maintenance on freight car equipment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards
Execute preventative maintenance and inspections on critical components including trucks, under‑frame, structural elements, safety appliances, brake systems, and draft systems, while conducting all required tests
Respond to urgent repair needs by handling rush repairs, road work, and supplementary service operations to keep rail operations running smoothly
Utilize advanced tools and techniques such as welding, torch cutting, and power tools to complete complex repairs, working in diverse environments around, under, between, on top, and inside rail cars
Position Requirements
High school diploma or general equivalency
Minimum 2 years' experience working on or around heavy equipment
Valid driver's license
Commercial driver's license preferred
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
Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions)
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 Form
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: 105430
Department: Mechanical Car
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Country: United States
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 1
Compensation Rate: Apprentice: $26.01, Journeyman: $40.97
Job Available to: Internal & External
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Purpose of the Position As a Rail Car Mechanic, you'll play a key role in keeping freight moving safely and efficiently. Working in a high‑production environment, you will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on rail cars in compliance with regulatory standards. To set you up for success, you'll receive hands‑on training and a specialized 4‑week welding course designed for the railroad industry. This role is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined, enjoy problem‑solving, and thrive working outdoors in a dynamic team setting.
Position Accountabilities
Perform expert repairs and maintenance on freight car equipment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards
Execute preventative maintenance and inspections on critical components including trucks, under‑frame, structural elements, safety appliances, brake systems, and draft systems, while conducting all required tests
Respond to urgent repair needs by handling rush repairs, road work, and supplementary service operations to keep rail operations running smoothly
Utilize advanced tools and techniques such as welding, torch cutting, and power tools to complete complex repairs, working in diverse environments around, under, between, on top, and inside rail cars
Position Requirements
High school diploma or general equivalency
Minimum 2 years' experience working on or around heavy equipment
Valid driver's license
Commercial driver's license preferred
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
Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions)
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 Form
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: 105430
Department: Mechanical Car
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Country: United States
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 1
Compensation Rate: Apprentice: $26.01, Journeyman: $40.97
Job Available to: Internal & External
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