Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic)

Job overview

The Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic) role is onsite in New Orleans, LA. The qualified rate is $42.49 per hour; new hires may receive a lower hourly rate during the qualifying period. CN provides on-the-job training and the role supports its freight car operations. The technician inspects, maintains, builds, and repairs railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with federal regulations and company standards. The work helps keep rail equipment safe and serviceable through preventive maintenance, repairs, testing, and accurate maintenance records.

What you'll do

• Inspect rail cars and components to applicable railroad association, Federal Railroad Administration, and company standards
• perform scheduled, requested, and preventive maintenance and repairs
• repair and install rail car parts
• use hand and power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, and measuring instruments
• operate shop and transport equipment
• prepare inspection and maintenance reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

railway car technician

car mechanic

freight cars

rail equipment maintenance

inspection

preventive maintenance

welding equipment

apprenticeship training

new orleans la

cn

$42.49 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee share investment plan, pension, benefits, and Railroad Retirement Benefits.

Why this role

Includes three weeks of initial on-the-job training; depending on experience, a four-year CN-specific apprenticeship may be required.

About the employer

CN is hiring for this role. Industry: Line-Haul Railroads. Sector: 48.