{"id":1170087,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ontario-northland-diesel-mechanic-ontario-northland","title":"Diesel Mechanic - Ontario Northland","company":{"id":1230950,"name":"Ontario Northland","domain":"ontarionorthland.ca","url":"https://alion.io/company/ontarionorthland","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"JazzHR","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Windows","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T06:52:57Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T06:52:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"POSITION: Diesel Mechanic\nREPORTS TO: Supervisor, Diesel Shop\nDEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical\nLOCATION: North Bay\nREFERENCE: 300-43-27\nRATE OF PAY: $40.55 / hour\nWHO WE ARE:\nOntario 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.\nACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:\nDiesel Mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain locomotives and equipment according to Ontario Northland and customer specifications.\nMAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:\nRepairs, 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 \nUtilizes 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. \nReport defects found on Locomotives, APUs and equipment\nSet up and operate different types of machine shop equipment including CNC equipment used in drilling, milling, turning, and boring.\nOperate equipment such as overhead crane, forklift, elevated work platforms\nUse of all hand and power tools commonly used in the trade as well as electric and gas welding equipment. \nFollow 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.\n REQUIREMENTS:Must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification (Heavy Duty Equipment Technician - 421A, Truck and Coach Technician - 310T or Automotive Service Technician - 310S)\n3 - 5 years’ experience in the trade\nExperience reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints\nKnowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics\nExperience performing maintenance, troubleshooting and inspections on locomotives and APUs a definite asset\nBasic electrical knowledge\nPossess good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)\nBasic computer skills and experience using Windows based applications would be an asset\nFlexibility to adapt to changing work schedule/shifts\nExperience working in a unionized environment\nCommitment to health and safety\nAPPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.CLOSING DATE: ongoing until filled. 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\nWe thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.\nIf 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.\nAt 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+.\nOntario 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.\nONTC 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.\nLes offres d'emploi sont également disponibles en français. 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