Wash/Dry Operator

The Wash/Dry Operator wash and prepare rail cars for loading polypropylene pellets, ensuring cars meet all cleanliness and safety standards. Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor maintenance and instrumentation repairs. Company:Alberta Heartland Railway Limited Work location: Fort Saskatchewan, AB Status: Permanent Salary: $37.08 Why you should join our team: * To work in a unique and stimulating field * To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including: * A Group Insurance Program a comprehensive coverage including health care, dental, eye care, hospitalization, disability, and life insurance. * Telemedicine Services to our employees and their families. * Fitness Allowance to promote your health, mental health and wellness. * Savings Program we offer the opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6% to your RRSP) you can also take advantage of a Tax-Free Savings Account TFSA, allowing you to benefit from tax-free savings. * An employee and family assistance program - EFAP * To contribute to a sustainable future, as trains is one of the most eco-friendly modes of transportation in Canada. RESPONSIBILITIES: * External inspection for damage or defects. Opening of hatches and internal inspection. * Removal of any residual materials (de-heeling), paying particular attention to potential contamination from previous cargo. Thorough washing of the interior using approved cleaning agents and methods suitable for subsequent polypropylene loading. * Drying of the interior to prevent moisture contamination of polypropylene pellets. * Final inspection to ensure cleanliness standards are met, with special focus on eliminating any potential contaminants that could affect polypropylene quality. * Sealing the rail car, ensuring all valves are properly secured to prevent pellet loss during transport. REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE: * Must possess a high school diploma. * Demonstrated skills and experience to perform their duties in a manner that is consistent with industry and government regulations, rules, standards and procedures * Must complete the Rail Washing System technical training provided by the Company and be qualified in rail car washing operations If selected for the role, candidates will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, including physical examination, drug screening, criminal record verification, and reference checks.

The operator is responsible for washing, drying, and inspecting rail cars to ensure they are free of contaminants for polypropylene pellet loading. This includes performing external and internal inspections, removing residual materials, and securing valves to prevent cargo loss.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and demonstrate the ability to follow industry and government safety regulations. Successful applicants must complete the company's Rail Washing System technical training and pass a comprehensive background and physical screening.

• Group Insurance Program • Health Care • Dental • Eye Care • Hospitalization • Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Telemedicine Services • Fitness Allowance • Retirement Savings Plan • RRSP Contribution • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

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• Rail Car Washing
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Minor Maintenance
• Instrumentation Repair
• Safety Inspection
• Contamination Control
• Industrial Cleaning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Mental Health
• Cleanliness
• Operations
• Valves (Piping)
• Safety Standards
• Technical Training
• Telehealth
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

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Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week