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ST&T Equipment Operator

CPKC Intermodal
Vivian, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
Job Title: ST&T Equipment Operator Posting Start Date: 12/1/25 Job Description: Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Are you prepared to take the lead, champion excellence, and drive positive changes within our organization? As an Equipment Operator, you will efficiently manage and operate essential machinery, such as forklifts and knuckle booms, to support railway systems and plant operations. Your expertise is vital in handling track materials, bridges, and key components, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely project delivery. Working under moderate supervision, you’ll consistently uphold the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and quality. Your commitment to problem-solving and exceptional service will drive excellence and inspire positive change within our organization. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Safely loads, unloads, and transports materials within the plant, ensuring high-quality handling and zero damage Execute tasks such as receiving, transferring materials to the separator, operating booms, transitioning materials from the stacker to the drying yard, relocating tram lines, and loading rail cars Conduct preventive maintenance on material handling equipment and promptly informs the maintenance team of any identified issues. Employees must always remain focused and be willing to work in a team environment Maintain accurate inventory by reporting warehouse activity to the Plant Manager, ensuring proper material accounting in SAP Embody CPKC’s Vision, Values, and Culture by fostering positive interactions with coworkers, business partners, customers, and collaborators POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or general equivalency Must be at least 18 years of age Valid driver’s license Minimum 1 year of relevant experience, or proficient in one or more fields of railroad operations Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over telephone and radio) WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER: Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans Employee share purchase plan Performance incentive plan Annual fitness subsidy Part-time studies program PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Medical and Drug Testing This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required. Background Investigation Criminal history check Education verification Professional references Driver’s license verification and driving history Social Security Number verification BECOMING A RAILROADER: As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements. Management Conductor Program Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer. CULTURE OF INCLUSION: For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Req ID: 105372 Department: Engineering Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Vivian, Louisiana Country: United States % of Travel: 0-10% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 6 Compensation Rate: $40,000 - $50,000 Job Available to: Internal & External

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