Equipment Operator

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

CPKC is hiring full-time Equipment Operators in order to facilitate the safe and efficient loading of domestic and international containers at the Intermodal facility.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Operation of various terminal equipment including shunt trucks, light duty pickup trucks, fuel trucks, trailers, chassis, forklift, sweeper truck, etc

Hostling containers/chassis within terminal to support train loading operations

General duties, as required, including pre-tripping of perishable intermodal containers, building electric reefer container sets on railcars, plug in reefers on ground and monitor performance

Perform visual inspection and report on damages and defects of intermodal equipment

Prepare railcars for proper loading of different-size containers by placement of pedestals and spacers

Assist in securement of containers once loaded to railcar (walking on railcar platforms, locking/unlocking IBC’s)

Update system as required once work is completed

Other miscellaneous duties as/when required

This is a safety-sensitive position within an environment of heavy equipment and constant flow of traffic

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent

Possess advanced reading and writing skills, including the ability to follow advanced written instruction and/or training in skills such as driving

valid driver licenses

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

Criminal history check

Education verification

Driver’s license verification and driving history

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Req ID: 104899

Department: Network & Capacity Management

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Union

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Country: Canada

% of Travel: 0-10%

# of Positions: 3

Job Available to: Internal & External

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