Equipment Operator

CN360; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American railroad company is seeking an Intermodal Labourer in Edmonton. This on-call role involves operating heavy equipment and assisting with rail operations. The company provides 40 hours of paid training, fostering a safety-focused work environment that values professional development.

Benefits

Paid training

Unionized position with benefits

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Lift-truck operator certification needed.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage stress.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic hand signals to guide Heavy Equipment Operators.
• Drive pickups and yard tractors.
• Operate heavy equipment like cranes.
• Complete paperwork for loading and unloading.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lift trucks

Heavy equipment

Job description

CN offers many opportunities for skilled tradespeople who enjoy continuous learning and want to build a career in a safety-focused team. You’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment and railcars that transport goods from the Pacific to the Atlantic and down to the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll take pride in your work, knowing you're contributing to the strength of the economy. You'll also have the chance to enhance your skills through paid training. We offer meaningful careers because our work makes a difference. Come on board with us!

Job Summary

The Intermodal Labourer (also known as Labourer, Equipment Operator or Heavy Equipment Operator)is responsible forperforming the same tasks as a Helper or Attendant Equipment Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator. The incumbent begins employment at CN as aSpareboardemployee. The position works on-call and receives a minimum of 2 hours' notice before the shift as the incumbent does not have a pre-set schedule for the week.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform basic hand and horn signals to guide the Heavy Equipment Operators

• Lift, carry,placeand remove inter-box connectors (IBCs)

• Drive pickups, hitch trucks, and yard tractors

• Perform various tasks to ensure the proper setup of guides on the rail cars

• Setup rail cars andassistHeavy Equipment Operators in loading and unloading containers and empty chassis and trailers to and from rail cars

• Shunt inbound and outbound loads to and from railcars

• Lift rail car hitches

• Load reefers from carters

• Connect and disconnect gensets (portable fossil-fuel powered generators)

• Place, remove, and lock and unlock train connectors

• Ensure proper container and trailer placement on rail cars

• Drive pickup and hitch trucks

• Operate yard tractors, forklifts, and small cranes

• Complete paperwork associated with the loading and unloading of railcars and trailers

• Operate heavy equipment, including mobile cranes (primarily ‘reach stackers’) that lift containers to and from railcars and truck chassis

Working Conditions

• Available to work shifts, weekends, holidays,nightsand occasional overtime when necessary

• Available on-call 24/7, 24 hours a day with a minimum of 2 hours’ notice

• Partially performed outdoors invarious typesof weather and environmental conditions

• Regular exposure to dust, pollen,noiseand vibrations

• Physical: lift and carry up to 50 poundsfrequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally

• Climb and balance, grip handholds while working at heights of 4–8 feet (1–2 meters) off the ground

• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and perform overhead work

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• Valid driver’s licence

• Lift-truck operator certification

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress

• Demonstrate good teamwork andmaintainpositive interactions with others

• Good verbal, reading comprehension, and writing skills

• Be dedicated to meeting established standards of quality, safety,productivityand client satisfaction

• Hand-eye coordination

• Proficiencywith shovels, rods and pry bars, sledgehammers, jackhammers, wrenches, hand and power drills, hand tools and technical instruments (meters)

• Ability to use heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trencher, and directional barring machine

• Proficiencyin the operation of lift trucks, up to 21,000 pounds (10,000 kg) capacity

• Vocational and technical training or knowledge of Rail Operating Rules

Training

The incumbent receives 40 hours of paid training (classroom training and 120 hours of on-the-job training). The role must remain in the position (Spareboard) for a minimum of 3 months after hire date.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America'ssafest , mostinclusive andsustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team [e-mail] .

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