Switchperson/Trackmobile Operator

Cando Rail & Terminals; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed schedules

Training programs

Safety culture

Employee ownership

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals is seeking a Switchperson/Trackmobile Operator to perform rail car switching at customer sites and terminals. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and operating efficiency in outdoor environments.

You will conduct briefings, operate switches and derail devices, and complete daily logs while adhering to CROR rules and company procedures. A strong safety culture and customer service mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or GED required.
• Previous industrial workplace or equipment operations experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of locomotive including briefings and protection of train, track, and equipment.
• Operate switches, derails, and handbrakes per CROR rules and instructions.
• Perform daily locomotive inspections and safety device checks.
• Complete daily reports and logs.
• Support and assist with all site operations.
• Comply with operating rules and safety regulations; promote safe work habits.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Documentation

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Excel/Outlook

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Background check clear

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Job description

Overview

Switchpersons/Trackmobile Operator with Cando are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching on customer sites and/or at our terminals. 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 including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are one of the large locomotive fleets in Canada and growing.

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the locomotive including conducting clear and concise job briefings and providing protection of train, track, and equipment.
• Apply CROR Non-Main Track rules, special instructions, and switching procedures while operating as a switchperson, including operating switches and derails, coupling and uncoupling rail cars, managing air hoses, and applying and releasing handbrakes.
• Perform daily locomotive inspections including locomotive brakes and safety devices.
• Complete daily reports, logs, and other necessary documents.
• Support and assist with all aspects of Cando’s operations on site.
• Comply with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures, and regulations as required by regulators, customers, and Cando; practice and promote safe work habits.
• Promptly report all safety, equipment, and track problems. Keep the interior of the locomotives, vehicles, and offices safe, clean, and tidy.
• Actively participate with the team and provide excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image.
• Participate in training or company initiatives as required.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Excellent teamwork and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write general documentation, including safety briefings, operating manuals, operating instructions, and switching lists.
• Physically fit, able to pull self-up and down from a railcar on a continuous basis, lift and twist air hoses, and secure rail car brakes, derails, and switches.
• Be willing and able to work up to 12 hours per shift in all weather conditions on both day and night shifts; the site operates seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year.
• Working knowledge of technology and computer systems, with a willingness to use Excel, Outlook, and other web-based applications on a daily basis.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required qualifications and safety critical medical clearances. This includes passing customer and Cando drug and alcohol screening for pre-employment, post incident, and reasonable grounds testing.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Education & Experience

• Grade 12 or GED.
• Previous industrial workplace or equipment operations experience an asset.
• Previous rail experience is an asset.
• Class 5 drivers license is required.