Ore Dock Control Operator

Ore Dock Control Operator

Job Summary

The Ore Dock Control Operator is responsible for performing assigned tasks in a safety-oriented environment. The incumbent operates mobile equipment control consoles and belt scales to monitor and control the movement of bulk materials through the dock and shiploader facilities.

Major Responsibilities

• Follow and maintain safety practices and procedures

• Operate mobile equipment including front-end loader backhoes skid steer dozer tractor trapping machine reclaimer and other specialized equipment

• Inspect equipment condition before operating and report any issues

• Start and shut down the belt system using approved operating procedures

• Recognize malfunctions avoid abuse damage and excessive wear of equipment and systems operated

• Clean the facility using equipment and hand tools including shovels bars rods heating torches and jackhammers

• Complete reports concerning duties performed malfunctions tonnage safety issues and other information as

• Respond to events and incidents proficiently while liaising with Management staff agencies and emergency services

Working Conditions

• Maintain work schedule according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which includes irregular hours nights weekends and holidays

• The role is to wear proper safety attire

• Will often bend stoop squat crouch kneel push and pull to clean pellets and other material from mobile equipment conveyors and various structures

• Frequently uses hands for operating control equipment of machinery and control panel pushbuttons for operation of ship loader conveyor system and mobile equipment

• Use of feet in repetitive movement of foot controls on various pieces of mobile equipment

• The role is performed in an outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions

• Perform work near water moving conveyors and equipment vehicles and rolling stock occasionally elevated at heights with proper fall protection

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)

• Must pass pre-employment tests

• Valid Drivers License

• Leads by example for the safety and security of all

• Knowledge of rules in CN and regulatory agencies

• Knowledge of equipment operation principles

• Communicates with impact

• Must be alert in areas near water machinery and moving equipment

• Must have eye-hand coordination and ability to use certain common and specialized hand tools

Training

The incumbent receives on the-job training which includes new employee safety training hands-on training to learn how to operate the various systems at the docks and ongoing annual safety training.

This position is a unionized position. As such pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement