Lambton Diesel Specialists Inc. is hiring
Locomotive Mechanic with LMIA

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

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer