Work Equipment Truck Driver/Tractor Trailer
- AB, Canada
- Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
Full-time
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Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for safely operating, inspecting, and servicing tractor-trailer equipment and other work equipment for which qualification is held, on the assigned territory. The incumbent transports engineering materials and equipment in support of track repair and maintenance activities and performs other duties as required, including duties normally performed by Track employees.
Main Responsibilities
Upon hiring, the incumbent attends formal and on-the-job training. The incumbent must successfully complete the required training and qualification program to work as a Machine Operator - Tractor Trailer.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.Conducteur ou conductrice de machines - tracteur semi-remorque
The incumbent is responsible for safely operating, inspecting, and servicing tractor-trailer equipment and other work equipment for which qualification is held, on the assigned territory. The incumbent transports engineering materials and equipment in support of track repair and maintenance activities and performs other duties as required, including duties normally performed by Track employees.
Main Responsibilities
- Operate tractor-trailer combinations and other qualified on- and off-track heavy equipment to transport engineering materials and equipment
- Secure, load, handle, and unload engineering materials and equipment for safe highway transport
- Inspect and maintain tractor-trailer and heavy equipment and report defects
- Support track repair and maintenance activities, including distributing track material and performing track inspection and other track maintenance duties when machine operation is not required
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and provincial highway regulations, railway operating rules, track safety standards, and safe work procedures
- Must be available to work shift work and occasional overtime
- The incumbent spends considerable time travelling within the assigned territory and occasionally beyond it
- The incumbent may be assigned other duties as required
- Ability to perform physical work outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions
- Must be able to perform repetitive physical activities during a shift
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally
- Must be prepared to qualify in crane operation
- Must be able to supply basic personal tools for equipment maintenance
- The incumbent starts work at the assigned headquarters location and may be required to report to another location or work away from home
- When required to work away from headquarters, the incumbent is compensated for travel and other expenses according to the collective agreement
- Must have good eye-hand coordination and grasping ability
- Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed
- Previous experience operating tractor-trailer equipment
- Experience securing engineering materials and equipment for highway transport
- Experience or training in mechanical work*
- Relevant work experience in similar working conditions*
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid commercial driver's licence (CDL) or equivalent, with the appropriate class and air brake endorsement
- Valid medical card
- Must be qualified in the applicable railway operating rules or prepared to qualify
- Prepared to qualify for required single-trip permits
- Prepared to qualify by passing CN driving tests or an equivalent assessment
- Postsecondary trade education*
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- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and provincial highway regulations
- Knowledge of requirements for securing engineering materials and equipment for highway transport
- Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules*
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Demonstrates active listening
- Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
Upon hiring, the incumbent attends formal and on-the-job training. The incumbent must successfully complete the required training and qualification program to work as a Machine Operator - Tractor Trailer.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.Conducteur ou conductrice de machines - tracteur semi-remorque
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Responsibilities
Safely operate, inspect, and maintain tractor-trailer combinations and other qualified heavy equipment to transport engineering materials and equipment. Support track repair and maintenance by handling materials, conducting inspections, and performing other track duties as needed.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, age 18 or older, a valid commercial driver's licence with the appropriate class and air brake endorsement, and a valid medical card. Candidates need tractor-trailer operating experience and must be qualified or prepared to qualify in railway operating rules, crane operation, required permits, and the employer's driving and training program.
Skills
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Loading And Unloading
- Cargo Securement
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Work
- Track Repair And Maintenance
- Track Inspection
- Railway Operating Rules
- Highway Regulations
- Crane Operation
- Commercial Driving
- Physical Stamina
- Active Listening
- Collaboration
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Categories
- Transportation
- Trades
- Logistics
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Tractor-Trailer
- Commercial Driver's Licence
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Medical Card
- Heavy Equipment
- Engineering Materials
- Cargo Securement
- Highway Transport
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Work
- Track Repair
- Track Maintenance
- Track Inspection
- Railway Operating Rules
- Track Safety Standards
- Highway Regulations
- Crane Operation
- Single-Trip Permits
- Driving Tests
- Respirator Fit Testing
- Audiometric Testing
- On-The-Job Training
- Machine Operator Qualification