Equipment Operator
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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!
We will be recruiting immediately. Any interested applicants should include cover letter with salary expectations.
*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. *
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Equipment Operator at Kleysen Group will run forklifts, loaders and rail equipment to move commodities on and off trucks and rail cars. They will also do equipment safety and maintenance checks before and after each use, and help in other yard roles when needed.
Requirements
Candidates need a safety-first attitude, reliable transportation to work, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and a strong work ethic with punctuality. Heavy equipment experience is an asset, and the candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Front-end loader operation
- Rail king operation
- Shunt/switching tractor operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loading and unloading
- Material handling
- Excavation
- Earthmoving
- Pre-operation equipment inspection
- Rail car movement
- Safety-first work practices
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork
- Reliability and punctuality
Benefits
- Boot allowance
- Coveralls and safety equipment
- Health, vision and dental benefits
- Employee and family assistance plan
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Profit share program
- Social club
Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- equipment operator
- heavy equipment
- forklift
- loader
- rail king
- shunt tractor
- material handling
- loading and unloading
- excavation
- earthmoving
- yard operations
- rail yard
- distribution centre
- commodities
- safety
- Edmonton
- shift work
- overtime
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Performance bonus
- Remote work allowance
Tools
- forklift
- loader
- rail king
- shunt tractor