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Job ID 6470600

Locomotive Mechanic

Wage
From $37.00/hr
Job type
Full-Time
Workplace
On-Site
Posted
May 2, 2026

About the role

Job details

  • Location: Sarnia, ONN7T 7H5 Whitby, ON L1N 9M3

  • Work location: On site

  • Salary: $37.00 hourly / 35 to 44 hours per week

  • Terms of employment, Permanent employment, Full time

  • Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend

  • Starts as soon as possible

  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

  • Vacancies: 5 vacancies

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

  • or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors

  • Dusty

  • Noisy

Work setting

  • Room and board provided

  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions

  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required

  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts

  • Keep maintenance reports and documentation

  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications

  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work

  • Verify and repair emission control systems

  • Perform other routine maintenance

  • Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices

  • Adjust, repair or replace electrical system parts

  • Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports

  • Repair and adjust system components

  • Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions

  • Ensure safety procedures are followed

  • Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems

  • Inspect assigned locomotives

  • Perform routine maintenance on locomotives

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work

Experience and specialization

Diesel engine repair specialization

  • Fuel injection system

  • Exhaust system

  • Cooling system

  • Air conditioning system

  • Lubrication system

  • Engine control system

  • Major internal engine repairs or overhaul

  • Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

  • Cable-operated working attachments

  • Hydraulic-operated working attachments

  • Compressors

  • Pumps

  • Telescopic ladder

  • Electric generators

  • Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

  • Mechanical transmissions

  • Drive trains and final drives

  • Hydraulic transmissions

  • Brake system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Willing to travel

  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding

  • Attention to detail

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

  • Hand-eye co-ordination

  • Handling heavy loads

  • Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Accurate

  • Dependability

  • Flexibility

  • Judgement

  • Reliability

  • Team player

  • Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan

  • Disability benefits

  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Bonus

  • Pension plan

Other benefits

  • Transportation provided by employer

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen

  • a permanent resident of Canada

  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

Direct Apply

By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email

kevin@lambtondiesel.com

What you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter

  • Answers to the following screening questions:

    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?

    • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

    • Are you currently a student?

    • Do you have experience working in this field?

    • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

  • Proof of the requested certifications

How to apply

  1. Direct Apply
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