Equipment Operator

Kleysen Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot Allowance

Safety equipment provided

Health, Vision & Dental Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Profit Share Program

Social Club

Job summary

Kleysen Group is seeking a reliable Equipment Operator for our Edmonton Distribution Centre. This full-time permanent role involves safely operating heavy equipment to load/unload and move materials, with on-the-job training provided. Shifts are 11.5 hours: 6AM–5:30PM, 5 on 4 off / 4 on 5 off rotation.

Ideal candidates have a safety-first mindset, reliable transportation, good physical condition, and willingness to work overtime; prior heavy equipment experience is a plus. Drug tests apply.

Qualifications

• Safety-first approach in daily yard operations.
• Must have reliable transportation; no public transport.
• Good physical condition; able to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong work ethic and reliable shift attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is an asset.
• Pre-employment and post-incident drug tests required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload commodities on/off trucks and rail cars.
• Operate equipment including forklifts and loaders.
• Move rail cars using rail king and shunt/reposition tractors.
• Conduct routine safety and maintenance checks on equipment.
• Training provided to cover other yard roles during shifts.

Skills

Safety-minded

Reliable transport

Physically fit

Punctual / dependable

Overtime willing

Heavy equipment experience

Drug test compliant

Job description

Kleysen Group is looking for reliable, safety minded individual to join our Edmonton Distribution Centre in a Full-Time Permanent Equipment Operator position.

Our Edmonton yard facility spans over 80 developed acres with rail services into our yard so that we can load and offload a variety of commodities including steel, construction materials, bulk and liquid products. The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating various types of heavy equipment to perform tasks such as loading and unloading commodity, excavation, material handling, and earthmoving.

The Shift

11.5-hour day shifts (6AM – 5:30PM) 5 on 4 off/4 on 5 off mixture

The position:

• Load and unload a variety of commodities on and off truck and/or rail.
• Operating various equipment including but not limited to forklifts, loaders etc.
• Operate and control the rail king and shunt/reposition tractors to move rail cars.
• Conduct routine safety and maintenance checks on equipment before and after each use.
• Training will be provided on other roles in the yard so that the equipment operator can assist where needed during their shift.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.

Ideally the successful candidate will have:

• Safety-first approach
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work (no public transportation available)
• Good physical condition (able to lift 50lbs)
• Strong work ethic and reliability to attend all shifts on time
• Willingness to work overtime
• Various heavy equipment operating experience is an asset
• As this is a safety-sensitive position, candidates will be required to comply with our Controlled Substances policy (pre-employment/post-incident drug test is required)

Why choose Kleysen?

We provide a competitive salary based on skills and experience, and a full range of benefits including:

• Boot Allowance (2x per year) is provided to all yard staff
• Coveralls and safety equipment provided (and laundered) by the company
• Health, Vision & Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Profit Share Program
• Social Club – Mix fun with work!

*Kleysen is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all candidates in advance for their interest in our company however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *