**Intermodal**
**Equipment Operator**
**Job Summary**
The

Intermodal

Labourer (also known as Labourer,Equipment Operatoror

Heavy Equipment Operator)is responsible forperformingthe same tasks as a Helper or Attendant Equipment Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator.

The incumbentbeginsemployment at CN asa

Spareboardemployee.

The positionworkson-callandreceivesa minimum of 2 hours'notice beforetheshift asthe incumbentdoesnot have apre-setschedule for the week.
**Major Responsibilities**
Perform basic hand and horn signals to guide the Heavy Equipment Operators
Lift, carry,placeand remove inter-box connectors (IBCs)
Drive pickups, hitch trucks, and yard tractors
Perform various tasks to ensure the proper setup of guides on the rail cars
Setup rail cars andassist

Heavy Equipment Operators in loadingandunloading containers and empty chassisandtrailers to and from rail cars
Shunt inbound and outbound loads to and from railcars
Lift rail car hitches
Load reefers from carters
Connect and disconnect gensets (portable fossil-fuel powered generators)
Place, remove, and lockandunlock train connectors
Ensure proper containerandtrailer placement on rail cars
Drive pickup and hitch trucks
Operate yard tractors, forklifts, and small cranes
Complete paperwork associated with the loadingandunloading of railcars and trailers
Operate heavy equipment, including mobile cranes (primarily ‘reach stackers') that lift containers to and from railcars and truck chassis
**Working Conditions**
Available to work shifts, weekends, holidays,nightsand occasional overtime when necessary
Available on-call 24/7,24hours a day with a minimum of 2 hours' notice
Partially performed outdoors invarious typesof weather and environmental conditions
Regular exposure to dust, pollen,noiseand vibrations
Physical:liftandcarry up to 50 poundsfrequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally




Climbandbalance, grip handholds while working at heights of 4–8 feet (1–2 meters) off the ground
Bend, stoop, squat, kneel,andperform overhead work
**Requirements**
High School

Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Valid driver's licence
Lift-truck operator certification
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress
Demonstrate good teamwork andmaintainpositive interactions with others
Good verbal, reading comprehension,and writing skills
Be dedicated to meeting established standards of quality, safety,productivityand client satisfaction
Hand-eye coordination
Proficiencywith shovels, rodsandpry bars, sledgehammers, jackhammers, wrenches, handandpower drills, handtoolsand technical instruments (meters)
Abilityto use heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trencher, and directional barring machine
Proficiencyin the operation of lifttrucks, up to 21,000 pounds (10,000kg) capacity
Vocationalandtechnical training or knowledge of Rail Operating Rules
**Training**
The incumbent receives40 hours ofpaid training (classroom training and 120 hours of on-the-jobtraining).

The rolemust remain intheposition (Spareboard) for a minimum of 3 months after hire date.
_This position is a unionized position.

As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement._
**About CN**
CN is a premium railroad that
sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and




stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service.

Essential to
the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely
transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured
products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network
connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S.

South through a
20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to
community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North
American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility
and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to
building North America's safest (https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/) , most inclusive (https://www.cn.ca/en/careers/inclusion)
and sustainable (https://www.cn.ca/en/delivering-responsibly/setting/) railroad, which includes
reflecting the communities in which we operate.

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📌 Intermodal Equipment Operator (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 CN
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality