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Railcar LoaderCando Rail & Terminals LP • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Railcar Loader

Railcar Loader

Cando Rail & Terminals LP • Edmonton, AB, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Railcar Loader is responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading of various products and commodities. 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

  • 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

The Railcar Loader is responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading of various products and commodities. Working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the incumbents must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating a strong initiative and organizational skills

Roles & Responsibilities

When working as a Railcar Loader, the incumbent is responsible to :

  • Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the proper loading of customer products.
  • Provide protection of train, track, and equipment
  • Perform plant and equipment inspections and tests including completing daily inspection and testing of the equipment safety devices
  • Ensure railcars are properly equipped for the loading / unloading of customers’ commodities, including transportation of dangerous goods
  • Communicate with the switching crews and operations for the safe and efficient transfer of the customers product
  • All employees are responsible to perform any of the duties identified for Transload Operator at any time once trained and qualified in the position. Other responsibilities include :

  • Keeping the interior of the equipment and work environment safe, clean, and tidy
  • Promptly reporting all safety, equipment, and track problems to the Team Lead and / or Manager
  • Completing daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary
  • Exerting “best effort” to protect human life, human safety and company property
  • Actively participating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image
  • Participating in training or company initiatives as required
  • Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

  • Excellent teamwork skills; strong customer service skills
  • Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and
  • procedure manuals, and switching lists

  • Physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from a railcar on a
  • continuous basis, able to lift and twist air hoses, able to secure rail car brakes, derails, and switches

  • Knowledge with technology and computer systems with a willingness to use Excel
  • and Outlook daily

  • Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to obtain CROR certification and maintain clear drug & alcohol clearance
  • throughout their employment

  • Be willing and able to work in all weather conditions
  • Education & Experience

  • Experienced Railcar Loading is an asset
  • Experience working in heavy construction, industrial or rail environment
  • Experience operating with safety management systems
  • 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

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