Equipment Operator

Cando Rail Service; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Training programs

Safety culture

Employee ownership

Life insurance

Job summary

Cando Rail Service in Canada is hiring for rail maintenance roles in a team environment. You will operate heavy rail/construction equipment, perform routine maintenance, and support daily project tasks with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include equipment upkeep, tool handling, daily reporting, and coordinating with foremen and clients. The role requires physical fitness, safety certifications, and a collaborative attitude, with training opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Must meet safety certifications and drug/alcohol clearance.
• Experience with industrial/construction equipment is preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and keep logs/reports.
• Able to work as part of a team under foremen/supervisors.
• Physically fit to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate rail/construction equipment; perform equipment maintenance and keep equipment log books updated.
• Perform laboring tasks involved in various rail related projects.
• Use track tools safely and efficiently; maintain supplied hand tools for equipment maintenance.
• Participate in daily job briefings.
• Maintain journals, fuel reports and maintenance documents as required; complete daily paperwork.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Instruction literacy

Mechanical troubleshooting

Training adaptability

Safety compliance

Education

Canadian Rail Operating Rules

eRailsafe certification

Mine site safety certification

Class 5 driver's license

Drug and alcohol testing clearance

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Overview

Job Category: Infrastructure/Construction/Rail Maintenance

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Location

STURGEON, AB T0A0K5, CAN

Responsibilities

• Safely operate rail/construction equipment; perform equipment maintenance and keep equipment log books updated
• Perform laboring 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

Benefits

• 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
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

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 the level of expertise required in this position.