Mechanical Foreman
CPKC, Franklin Park, IL, United States
Posting Start Date: 3/30/26
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 The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for overseeing shop and service track operations, directing heavy repair activities, and coordinating effective responses to main line outages. This role provides frontline leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and timely mechanical repairs of locomotives and rail cars, while maintaining operational continuity and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work schedules while supervising employees performing locomotive and rail car maintenance
Establish clear performance expectations and ensure accountability for employees across the shop, yard, and service island
Train, coach, and mentor craftspeople on all aspects of locomotive and car repairs, while assessing workmanship quality and adherence to standards
Lead regular safety briefings, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with all safety rules, policies, and procedures
Coordinate and oversee multiple work groups and projects concurrently to meet operational, safety, and service requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver’s license
Minimum 3 years’ experience in both car and locomotive maintenance
Must be familiar with Federal Railroad Association (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) Rules and Regulations and be able to prepare and accurately fill out all forms required for the operation
Strong leadership and communication skills is an asset
Strong understanding of SAP, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office programs
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).
Req ID: 105773
Department: Mechanical Car
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Bensenville, Illinois
Country: United States
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 1
Compensation Rate: $49.71
Job Available to: Internal & External
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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 The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for overseeing shop and service track operations, directing heavy repair activities, and coordinating effective responses to main line outages. This role provides frontline leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and timely mechanical repairs of locomotives and rail cars, while maintaining operational continuity and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work schedules while supervising employees performing locomotive and rail car maintenance
Establish clear performance expectations and ensure accountability for employees across the shop, yard, and service island
Train, coach, and mentor craftspeople on all aspects of locomotive and car repairs, while assessing workmanship quality and adherence to standards
Lead regular safety briefings, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with all safety rules, policies, and procedures
Coordinate and oversee multiple work groups and projects concurrently to meet operational, safety, and service requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver’s license
Minimum 3 years’ experience in both car and locomotive maintenance
Must be familiar with Federal Railroad Association (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) Rules and Regulations and be able to prepare and accurately fill out all forms required for the operation
Strong leadership and communication skills is an asset
Strong understanding of SAP, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office programs
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).
Req ID: 105773
Department: Mechanical Car
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Bensenville, Illinois
Country: United States
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 1
Compensation Rate: $49.71
Job Available to: Internal & External
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