Equipment Operator

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CPKC is hiring fulltime Equipment Operators in order to facilitate the safe and efficient loading of domestic and international containers at its Intermodal and automotive facility. Positions include Gate Clerk, Ground person, hostler operator, Auto Loader, and lift operator, these positions are based on seniority and position availability.

Requirements

High School Graduation or General Equivalency
Valid driver’s license
1 year Experience working with heavy equipment or as a shunt or long-haul driver
Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions is required
Ability to follow advanced written instruction and/or training in skills such as driving
Strong safety mindset, this is a safety-sensitive position within an environment of heavy equipment and constant flow of traffic
CPKC operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; must be able to work on various shifts including; overnights, holidays , and weekends and days off

Responsibilities

Operation of various terminal equipment including shunt trucks, light duty pickup trucks, fuel trucks, trailers, chassis, forklift, sweeper truck
Moving 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 container locks)
Update system as required once work is completed