Transload Operator

Job Description

Transload Operator are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services to the customer. 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.

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!

Job Description

Railcar Loaders are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services to the customer. Working in a safety and environmentally sensitive, customer service driven environment, incumbents must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety and deliver to the customer’s schedule.

Roles & Responsibilities

Ensures for the safe operation of the transloading equipment including applying rules, special instructions, and transloading procedures

Makes all connections for each product transfer

Performing daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices

Reports all safety and equipment problems

Complies with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures and regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits

Completing daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary

Provides support to the switching teams as required

Actively participating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image

Participates in training or company initiatives as required

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Strong team work skills

Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals

Physically fit including the ability to pull self-up and down from a railcar or ladder, ability to lift and twist hoses, ability to secure rail car brakes, comfort working from heights and utilizing fall protection, and ability to operate derails and switches

Knowledge of technology and computer systems with a willingness to use Excel and Outlook on a daily basis

Hold all industrial switching regulatory and customer requirements and standards relating to operations at the site including but not limited to safety critical medical requirements, customer safety certifications, and CROR certification

Ability to work in all weather conditions, both day and night shifts, any day of the week including holidays

Education & Experience

Experience handling dangerous goods and working with various types of products in an industrial environment is an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position

Full-time