Transload Facility Operator [7 days on/7 days off]

• Falcon Contracting Ltd. operates a materials transloading and logistics terminal on our 75+ acre industrial property located in the BCR Industrial Park, Prince George, BC.
• Falcon is looking to add Transload Operators to our professional team and has an immediate opening for interested candidates. We offer competitive wages and long term work.
• Shift: 12 hours per day. 7 days on with 7 days off.
• Located in Prince George, BC.

About falcon

We provide rail-to-truck and truck-to-rail transloading services to a number of clients in the Mining, Forestry, and Oil & Gas sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conducting daily operational and safety checklists
• Inspecting railcars received from CN, applying hand brakes, bleeding air, etc.
• Prepare the railcars for loading and unloading
• Perform start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipment
• Connecting/disconnecting hoses from railcars and transload pumps, augers, and meters
• Opening/closing valves to start and stop loading process
• Monitoring flow rate, temperature and pressure during loading and unloading
• Recording necessary load volume totals

Neatly and accurately complete shipping and receiving paperwork

• Maintain cleanliness of site trucks, tank farm, office and transload equipment
• Handle problems as they arise and initiate steps to resolution
• General maintenance, as well as cleaning, housekeeping, grass trimming and snow removal
• Effectively communicate with co-workers by radio, signals or by other means
• Commit to safe work practices by following standard operating procedures and watching out for the health and wellness of others
• Take an active role in the sites safety program including participation in safety meetings and conducting facility inspections

Requirements

• 3+ years industry experience or willingness to learn on the job
• Understand, or willing to learn, railway operations and safety
• Preference will be given to candidates certified in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; wind, snow, rain, heat and cold.
• Ability to complete the physical aspects of the job including climbing railcars, opening and hatches, crawling under railcars, walk long distance on uneven terrain, etc.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance

Pay

Wage: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour

Qualifications

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only select candidates whose skills and experience best match our requirements will be contacted.