Operate intermodal equipment for CN in Calgary, combining railcar setup, container handling, and a safety-first approach. This on-call role supports railway operations outdoors.
As an Intermodal Equipment Operator, you will work as a Spareboard employee without a preset weekly schedule. Responsibilities include guiding Heavy Equipment Operators, driving yard vehicles, operating lift trucks, and loading or unloading containers. You will also complete railcar paperwork and support shunting activities. CN provides paid classroom and on-the-job training for this unionized position. The role requires availability across shifts, weekends, holidays, nights, and occasional overtime. Employees receive at least two hours' notice before shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guide Heavy Equipment Operators using hand and horn signals
- Drive pickups,
hitch trucks, and yard tractors
- Operate forklifts, small cranes, and mobile cranes
- Set up railcars and position containers, trailers, and chassis
- Complete loading and unloading paperwork for railcars and trailers
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
- Valid driver's licence and lift-truck operator certification
- Relevant experience in a similar setting
- Availability for on-call work, shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally
Bring equipment operation, railcar handling, and safety-focused teamwork to CN's intermodal operations in Calgary.