Intermodal Equipment Operator

Job Description Apply now Intermodal Equipment Operator Req Id: 1418 Job Location: Calgary - AB Business Unit: Operations Highest Level Division: Intermodal Posting Start Date: 11/6/26 Posting End Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM CST French/English Bilingual Requirement: No Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employees are also eligible to an employee share investment plan (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work that we do matters. Every day, our team of dedicated railroaders power the North American economy from coast-to-coast-to-coast, with an unwavering commitment to safety and service excellence. If you enjoy hands-on tasks, working outdoors, and have a safety-first mindset, a career in railway operations might be right for you. With fresh challenges, paid training, and a host of great benefits - a career at CN means work that makes a true difference in the lives of people. Join us today and get your career moving! Job Summary The incumbent is responsible for performing the same tasks as a Helper or Attendant Equipment Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator. The incumbent begins employment at CN as a Spareboard employee. The position works on-call and receives a minimum of 2 hours' notice before the shift as the incumbent does not have a pre-set schedule for the week. Main Responsibilities Perform basic hand and horn signals to guide the Heavy Equipment Operators Lift, carry, place and 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 and assist Heavy Equipment Operators in loading and unloading containers and empty chassis and trailers 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 lock and unlock train connectors Ensure proper container and trailer placement on rail cars Drive pickup and hitch trucks Operate yard tractors, forklifts, and small cranes Complete paperwork associated with the loading and unloading 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, nights and occasional overtime when necessary Available on-call 24/7, 24 hours a day with a minimum of 2 hours' notice Partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions Regular exposure to dust, pollen, noise and vibrations Physical: lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally Climb and balance, grip handholds while working at heights of 4-8 feet (1-2 meters) off the ground Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and perform overhead work Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed Experience Relevant experience working in a similar environment Education/Certification/Designation High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Valid driver's licence Lift-truck operator certification Competencies We Care About Each Other We Strive for Excellence We Succeed Together We Lead Responsibly Technical Skills/Knowledge Must be at least 18 years of age Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others Good verbal, reading comprehension, and writing skills Be dedicated to meeting established standards of quality, safety, productivity and client satisfaction Hand-eye coordination Proficiency with shovels, rods and pry bars, sledgehammers, jackhammers, wrenches, hand and power drills, hand tools and technical instruments (meters) Ability t…

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