Mechanical Labourers

Cando Rail & Terminals • STURGEON, AB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Mechanical Labourers with Cando are responsible for assisting the mechanical department with locomotive maintenance, repair, and site cleanliness. This role involves working outdoors, engaging in physical activity, problem-solving, and contributing to a strong safety culture within a company that provides specialized rail operating services. Cando is a growing company with the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada.

Requirements

• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks with the ability to meet daily demands and function in busy situations.
• Comfortable working on and around heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate and perform daily maintenance checks on required machinery, including the ability to change clamps and exchange propane cylinders.
• Medically fit to work in a safety sensitive environment; physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from forklift, genie lift, and railcar.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions on a site that operates 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
• Demonstrate initiative to work with others to foster a respectful workplace.
• Able to accept new challenges and responsibilities as they arise.
• Must be able to hold and maintain required certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating forklifts, genie lifts, etc is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in clear and concise job briefings.
• Assist the mechanical group on maintenance and repairs.
• Working alongside Vac-truck operator when extra help is needed.
• Operate equipment such as service truck, telehandler, etc. according to the safety rules and regulations of Cando and its customer.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labelling, and placing supplies in stock and recording locations of inventory.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Programs; conduct job hazard analysis, report unsafe working conditions, and ensure they are repaired immediately.
• Contribute to team effort by assisting other team members in all functions of the job; take direction from Supervisor.
• Work and operate equipment according to customer and Cando’s safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure the site is clean, tidy, organized, and a safe workplace at all times.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed