Equipment Operator

Job summary

The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy machinery to load and unload commodities from trucks and rail cars. They must also perform routine safety and maintenance checks on equipment and assist with various yard tasks as needed.

Job details

Kleysen Group is looking for reliable, safety minded individual to join our Edmonton Distribution Centre in a Full-Time Permanent Equipment Operator position. Our Edmonton yard facility spans over 80 developed acres with rail services into our yard so that we can load and offload a variety of commodities including steel, construction materials, bulk and liquid products. The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating various types of heavy equipment to perform tasks such as loading and unloading commodity, excavation, material handling, and earthmoving. The Shift: 11.5-hour day shifts (6AM – 5:30PM) 5 on 4 off/4 on 5 off mixture The position: * Load and unload a variety of commodities on and off truck and/or rail. * Operating various equipment including but not limited to forklifts, loaders etc. * Operate and control the rail king and shunt/reposition tractors to move rail cars. * Conduct routine safety and maintenance checks on equipment before and after each use. * Training will be provided on other roles in the yard so that the equipment operator can assist where needed during their shift. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED. Ideally the successful candidate will have: * Safety-first approach * Must have reliable transportation to and from work (no public transportation available) * Good physical condition (able to lift 50lbs) * Strong work ethic and reliability to attend all shifts on time * Willingness to work overtime * Various heavy equipment operating experience is an asset * As this is a safety-sensitive position, candidates will be required to comply with our Controlled Substances policy (pre-employment/post-incident drug test is required) Why choose Kleysen? We provide a competitive salary based on skills and experience, and a full range of benefits including: * Boot Allowance (2x per year) is provided to all yard staff * Coveralls and safety equipment provided (and laundered) by the company * Health, Vision & Dental Benefits * Employee & Family Assistance Plan * Educational Assistance * Life Insurance and AD&D * Profit Share Program * Social Club – Mix fun with work! We will be recruiting immediately. Any interested applicants should include cover letter with salary expectations. *Kleysen is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all candidates in advance for their interest in our company however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *

What you’ll do

The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy machinery to load and unload commodities from trucks and rail cars. They must also perform routine safety and maintenance checks on equipment and assist with various yard tasks as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must be in good physical condition, capable of lifting 50lbs, and possess a strong work ethic with reliable transportation. Previous heavy equipment operating experience is considered an asset, and the role requires compliance with a controlled substances policy.

Benefits

• Boot Allowance • Coveralls • Safety Equipment • Health Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • Employee & Family Assistance Plan • Educational Assistance • Life Insurance • AD&D Insurance • Profit Share Program • Social Club

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Forklift Operation
• Loader Operation
• Rail Car Shunting
• Material Handling
• Safety Compliance
• Equipment Maintenance
• Loading and Unloading
• Physical Stamina
• Work Ethic
• Excavation
• Lifting Ability
• Strong Work Ethic
• Heavy Equipment
• Forklift Truck
• Loading And Unloading

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Construction
• Equipment Operator
• Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
• Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators