Equipment Operator

Cando Rail & Terminals; Brandon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed schedules

Training programs

Safety culture

Employee ownership

Insurance plans

Health & dental benefits

Best Managed Company

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals in Brandon, MB seeks an Equipment Operator to load/unload and manage flow of frames for shipping locations. Outdoor work, physical activity and strong safety culture are emphasized.

The role involves operating rail/construction equipment on various projects and maintaining detailed logs. Qualifications include Canadian Rail Operating Rules, eRailsafe, mine site safety, First Aid/CPR, and a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and ability to follow foremen/supervisors' directions.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to read and apply oral and written instructions and report activities.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance capabilities.
• Commitment to training and skill advancement.
• Compliance with drug/alcohol testing and safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate rail/construction equipment and maintain logs.
• Perform labouring tasks on various rail projects.
• Use track tools safely and maintain hand tools.
• Participate in daily job briefings.
• Complete daily paperwork and maintenance records.
• Transport crew to locations and secure equipment for transport.
• Build professional relationships with customers via phone, radio or in person.
• Identify when services are needed and perform routine equipment maintenance.

Skills

Team player

Physical fitness

Reading & writing instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Training & self-development

Driver's license

Mine site safety

Education

Rail Operating Rules

eRailsafe background check

Mine site safety certification

Class 5 driver's license

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Equipment Operator with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product and the flow of frames to proper storage areas of shipping locations. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Job Description

Operators with Cando operate machinery safely to perform a variety of tasks related to railway projects, track construction, and material handling. The Operator ensures safety is a high priority at all times and procedures are respected and followed as per CROR and COR regulations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Safely operate rail/construction equipment; perform equipment maintenance and keep equipment log books updated
• Perform labouring tasks involved in various rail related projects
• Use track tools safely and efficiently; be responsible for and maintain supplied hand tools for equipment maintenance
• Participate in daily job briefings
• Maintain necessary journals, fuel reports and maintenance documents as required by the Department; properly complete daily paperwork and submit accordingly
• Transport the team to and from various locations; load the equipment and secure for transport
• Build relationships with the customer; interface in a proper and professional manner with the customer via phone, radio, or in person
• Advise when services are needed on truck or equipment; perform daily maintenance on equipment

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Able to work as a team player and take direction from foremen and supervisors
• Be physically fit with the ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
• Understand, record, and apply oral and written instructions; document work activities, and prepare required reports or work orders
• Mechanically inclined; capable of performing troubleshooting and maintenance
• Willingness to adapt to new technological changes and improvements and participate in training and self-development programs; track and document training and attain required signatures for training completion
• Ability to hold and maintain clear drug and alcohol testing; hold and maintain a valid driver's license and mine site safety course

Education & Experience

• Must be able to hold and maintain Canadian Rail Operating Rules, eRailsafe (including criminal background check), mine site safety certification, class 5 driver's license, clear drug and alcohol testing, and First Aid/CPR
• Experience operating various industrial/construction equipment including excavators, loaders and other heavy duty equipment; experience with specialized rail equipment an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.