Car Mechanic (Freight Car Repairer)

Job overview

The Car Mechanic (Freight Car Repairer) role is based in Fond du Lac, WI, with an on-site arrangement. Compensation is a qualified rate of $42.49 per hour; new hires may receive a lower hourly rate during the qualifying period. The role is part of CN’s Operations business unit and Mechanical division. The mechanic apprentice inspects, maintains, builds, and repairs freight cars and related equipment under federal and company standards. This work supports safe and reliable rail operations through preventive maintenance, repairs, testing, and accurate work records.

What you'll do

• Inspect rail cars and components
• perform scheduled, on-request, and preventive maintenance and repairs
• repair and install rail-car parts
• use hand and power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, and measuring instruments
• operate transport and shop equipment
• prepare inspection, maintenance, and work reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

car mechanic

freight car repairer

railroad operations

rail car maintenance

inspection and repair

welding equipment

fond du lac wi

cn

qualified rate $42.49 per hour

apprenticeship training

unionized role

rail safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee share investment plan
• pension
• benefits
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• paid training.

Why this role

Includes on-the-job training and may require a four-year CN-specific apprenticeship; the role is unionized and pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

About the employer

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