Equipment Operator

Canadian Pacific Railway; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway in Montreal, QC is hiring full-time Equipment Operators to support safe loading of containers at our Intermodal facility. The role includes operating shunt trucks, loading equipment, and progressing to other duties within the terminal.

Training is provided for heavy equipment and related procedures. Success in this safety-sensitive position requires a high school diploma, a valid license, and willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, in all

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• 1+ years' experience with heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to read safety instructions in English.
• Safety-sensitive role with strong safety mindset.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate terminal equipment including shunt trucks, forklifts and other intermodal gear.
• Hostle containers/chassis and assist in load preparation for railcars.
• Pre-trip inspections and report damages or defects to equipment.
• Prepare railcars for loading with pedestals and spacers.
• Lock/unlock containers and assist in securing them on railcars.
• Update system records upon task completion.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Reading safety instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Shunt trucks

Forklift operation

Job description

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:

CPKC is hiring fulltime Equipment Operators in order to facilitate the safe and efficient loading of domestic and international containers at its Intermodal facility. Starting position includes operation of various intermodal equipment (shunt trucks etc.) and offers near term progression to other positions within the facility, example Utility Ground Person, Hostler, and Lift Operator.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operation of various terminal equipment including shunt trucks, light duty pickup trucks, fuel trucks, trailers, chassis, forklift, sweeper truck
• Hostling containers/chassis within terminal to support train loading operations
• General duties, as required, including pre-tripping of perishable intermodal containers, building electric reefer container sets on railcars, plug in reefers on ground and monitor performance
• Perform visual inspection and report on damages and defects of intermodal equipment
• Prepare railcars for proper loading of different-size containers by placement of pedestals and spacers
• Assist in securement of containers once loaded to railcar (walking on railcar platforms, locking/unlocking containers)
• Update system as requiredonce work is completed
• Other miscellaneous duties as/when required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Training provided working with heavy equipment, shunt truck or long-haul driver. 1+ years' experience preferred
• Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English
• Strong safety mindset, this is a safety-sensitive position within an environment of heavy equipment and constant flow of traffic
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy

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 drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

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).

• Department: Network & Capacity Management