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Diesel Mechanic

Englehart, ON
On-site
Posted Jul 16, 2026
1 position

$41 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain locomotives and diesel or gas powered engines according to specifications. Operate machine shop equipment and utilize precision measuring instruments to ensure equipment reliability.

Job details

POSITION: Diesel Mechanic DEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical LOCATION: Englehart REFERENCE: 300-87-27 RATE OF PAY: $40.55 / 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, forward-thinking 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 1200 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 locomotives and equipment according to Ontario Northland and customer specifications. 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, and auxiliary power units 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. Report defects found on Locomotives, APUs and equipment 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 Use of all hand and power tools commonly used in the trade as well as electric and gas welding equipment. Follow blueprints, sketches, manufacturer’s patterns, and construction specifications and can adapt to new methods, processes, materials and equipment and all other work generally recognized as diesel mechanic’s work. REQUIREMENTS: Must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification (Heavy Duty Equipment Technician - 421A, Truck and Coach Technician – 310T or Automotive Service Technician – 310S) 3 – 5 years’ experience in the trade Experience reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics Experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting and inspections on locomotives and APUs a definite asset 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 Commitment to health and safety APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification. CLOSING DATE: July 26, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current cover letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration. At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experience 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 barrier-free 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 accommodation, please contact Human Resources. ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters. Les offres d'emploi sont également disponibles en français. Visitez notre site Web sur les carrières ou appelez le 1-800-363-7512, pour plus de renseignements.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification (421A, 310T, or 310S) and have 3 to 5 years of trade experience. Proficiency in reading blueprints and knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics are required.