Equipment Operator
- Brandon, MB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Equipment Operator with Cando are responsible for performing the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product and the flow of frames to proper storage areas of shipping locations. 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. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Cando Advantages
Operators with Cando operate machinery safely to perform a variety of tasks related to railway projects, track construction, and material handling. The Operator ensures safety is a high priority at all times and procedures are respected and followed as per CROR and COR regulations.
Roles & Responsibilities
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Cando Advantages
- 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
- Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
- Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!
Operators with Cando operate machinery safely to perform a variety of tasks related to railway projects, track construction, and material handling. The Operator ensures safety is a high priority at all times and procedures are respected and followed as per CROR and COR regulations.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Safely operate rail/construction equipment; perform equipment maintenance and keep equipment log books updated
- Perform labouring 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
- 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
- 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
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Responsibilities
Safely operate rail and construction equipment to support railway projects, track construction, and material handling, while maintaining equipment and completing required logs and paperwork. Perform related labor, transport and secure equipment, participate in job briefings, and communicate professionally with customers and supervisors.
Requirements
Candidates must be physically fit, able to lift 50 pounds regularly, mechanically inclined, and capable of following instructions and documenting work. Required qualifications include a valid Class 5 driver's license, Canadian Rail Operating Rules, eRailsafe clearance, mine site safety certification, First Aid/CPR, and clear drug and alcohol testing; experience with heavy equipment is required, while specialized rail equipment experience is an asset.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Rail Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Material Handling
- Track Construction
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Hand Tool Use
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Teamwork
- Following Instructions
- Customer Relations
- Physical Fitness
- Equipment Transport and Securing
- Safety Compliance
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance With Fixed Schedules
- Technical and Leadership Training Programs
- Award-Winning Safety Culture
- Employee Ownership Program
- Group Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Health and Dental Benefits
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Categories
- Transportation
- Trades
- Construction
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Rail Transportation
- Railway Projects
- Track Construction
- Material Handling
- Rail Equipment
- Construction Equipment
- Excavators
- Loaders
- Heavy-Duty Equipment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Track Tools
- Canadian Rail Operating Rules
- CROR
- COR Regulations
- eRailsafe
- Criminal Background Check
- Class 5 Driver's License
- First Aid
- CPR
- Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Job Briefings
- Fuel Reports
- Maintenance Documents
- Equipment Logs
- Customer Relations