POSITION: Diesel Mechanic
REPORTS TO: Supervisor Equipment Maintenance
DEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical
LOCATION: Cochrane
REFERENCE: 3004626
RATE OF PAY: $39.75/hour
WHO WE ARE:Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern forwardthinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1000 skilled professionals we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture along with a competitive salary excellent benefit package a defined benefit pension plan paid vacation paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:Diesel Mechanics repair troubleshoot adjust overhaul and maintain Motive Power and other Railway equipment.
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:- Repairs dismantles rebuilds maintains installs adjusts diagnose and tests locomotives and shop machinery as well as all diesel or gas powered engines including internal oil pumps transmission systems hydraulic and pneumatic equipment including braking systems air compressors auxiliary power units rail or rubber tired vehicles including buses bulldozers cranes pay loaders motor cars motor coaches locomotives and track equipment.
- Utilizes precision measuring instruments such as micrometers scales gauges verniers squares and indicators and all types of testing equipment such as dynamometer fuel injection fluid power equipment etc.
- Set up and operate different types of machine shop equipment including CNC equipment used in drilling milling turning and boring.
- Operate equipment such as overhead crane forklift elevated work platforms
- Handle all hand and power tools commonly used in the trade as well as electric and gas welding equipment.
- Follow blueprints sketches manufacturers patterns and construction specifications and can adapt to new methods processes materials and equipment and all other work generally recognized as diesel mechanics work.
REQUIREMENTS:- Valid Certificate of Qualification (Automotive Service Technician 310S Heavy Duty Equipment Technician 421A or Truck and Coach Technician 310T)
- 35 years experience in the trade
- Experience reading interpreting and working from blueprints
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
- Basic computer skills and experience using Windows based applications would be an asset
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedule/shifts
- Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset
- Commitment to health and safety
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check employment references and education verification.
CLOSING DATE: May 5 2025 no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document) stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: Ontario Northland we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples racialized persons women persons with disabilities and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrierfree employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC