Adecco is currently hiring an Intermodal Equipment Operator for an exciting opportunity with one of Canada’s leading transportation and logistics organizations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, operating heavy equipment, and working in a fast-paced outdoor environment.  

This position begins as a an on-call basis with a minimum of two hours’ notice. Successful candidates must be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. 

Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement 
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. This position is open to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, Adecco is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples in the workforce in alignment with section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone. 

Responsibilities 

• Perform hand and horn signals to safely guide Heavy Equipment Operators. 

• Assist with loading and unloading containers, trailers, and chassis from railcars. 

• Lift, carry, place, and remove inter-box connectors (IBCs). 

• Set up railcars and ensure proper container and trailer placement. 

• Shunt inbound and outbound loads to and from railcars. 

• Load reefers and connect or disconnect gensets as required. 

• Place, remove, lock, and unlock train connectors. 

• Drive pickups, hitch trucks, yard tractors, and other equipment. 

• Operate forklifts, yard tractors, small cranes, and other material handling equipment. 

• Operate heavy equipment, including mobile cranes and reach stackers used to move containers. 

• Complete paperwork and documentation related to loading and unloading operations. 

• Perform various labour duties to support terminal operations and maintain productivity. 

• Follow all company safety procedures and operational standards. 

• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient terminal operations. 

Qualifications 

• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada. 

• This opportunity is open to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis. 

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required. 

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 

• Valid driver's licence required. 

• Lift-truck operator certification required. 

• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work environments. 

• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

• Commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. 

• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 70 lbs. 

• Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and work at heights. 

• Strong hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude. 

• Experience operating forklifts and heavy equipment is considered an asset. 

• Vocational or technical training and knowledge of Rail Operating Rules are considered assets. 

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and technical instruments is an asset. 

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions. 

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success. 

Land Acknowledgement 

Adecco acknowledges that our head office is located in Tkarón:to/Toronto, on the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize that our teams operate in offices and communities across the country, on the ancestral and contemporary lands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We’re committed to continued learning, respectful relationships, and taking meaningful actions in partnership with Indigenous communities.