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locomotive mechanic

Sarnia, ON
CA$75,026/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

Top Benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan

About the role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dusty. Noisy. Work setting: Room and board provided. Various locations. 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. Repair and adjust system components. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work. Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports. Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices. Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems. Ensure safety procedures are followed. Perform routine maintenance on locomotives . Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions. Inspect assigned locomotives. Adjust, repair or replace electrical system parts. 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. 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. 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?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Bonus. Pension plan. Other benefits: Transportation provided by employer.

About Lambton Diesel Specialists Inc.