Ore Dock Control Operator Job Summary T he 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, an d other specialized equipment Inspect equipment condition before operating and report any issues S tar t and shut down the be l t 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 to o ls, including shovels, bars, rods, heating torches, and jackhammers Complete reports concerning duties performed, malfunctions, tonnage, safety issues and other information as required Respond to events and incidents proficiently while liaising with Management, staff, agencies, and emergency service s Working Conditions Maintain work schedule according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which includes irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays The role is required 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 p erform ed 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 test s Valid Driver's 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. 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