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Job Description
Traveling Mechanic Canadian Pacific Kansas City United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis 120 South 6th Street (Show on map) Jun 15, 2026 Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career-you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
As a Traveling Mechanic you will be a member of a team working in a high production environment performing preventive, corrective maintenance, mechanical repairs and maintenance of roadway equipment across a vast territory that includes North Dakota and Minnesota. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, enjoys working outdoors and frequent travel.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Performs mechanical repairs and maintenance of roadway equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Repair and test equipment such as production tie and rail machines, spikers, spike pullers, production tampers, ballast regulators, speed swings, loaders and skid steers and backhoes, tie cranes, tie inserters, etc
Experience with trouble shooting and repair of hydraulic systems (electric over hydraulic and air over hydraulic)
Able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. occasionally
Specialize in repairing roadway maintenance equipment, focusing on hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, driveline, and drive systems
Using a variety of manual, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, as well as welders and cutting torches, to perform/verify maintenance and repairs
Ability to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general equivalency; 2 years of technical training
Must be at least 18 years of age
5 years of heavy-duty mechanical work experience
Valid driver's license: Commercial driver's license
Must be qualified in repairing and overhaul of gasoline and diesel engines
Proven knowledge and understanding of Engineering Field Operations
General Code of Operating Rules
Proficient in communication (ability to provide clear and concise instructions/directions)
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Medical and Drug Testing This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required. Background Investigation Criminal history check
Education verification
Driver's license verification and driving history
Social Security Number verification
Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
CULTURE OF INCLUSION
For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
