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Shunt Driver Full-time Job

Mar 27th, 2024 at 06:30   Transportation & Logistics   Fredericton   97 views Reference: 5666
Job Details

Grand Falls, NB, Canada

 

Work Schedule: 4 Days on 4 Days off. Rotating shifts (6am -6pm and 6pm 6am)

The Job Advertisement Template - General is responsible for ensuring proper, safe and timely handling of inbound and outbound trailers within the Terminal Yard. The successful candidate must ensure they maintain a clean work environment with a focus on proper handling techniques and safety. 

How You’ll Help

  • Move trailers to and from the dock doors.
  • Park and organize equipment in the yard.
  • Conduct a yard check which includes recording trailer numbers, refer settings, fuel level, trailer contents or seal numbers.
  • Conduct reefer check including unit number, reefer settings and fuel level. 
  • Seal trailers and verify required.
  • Ensure yard is clean and operated in a safe manner.
  • Forklift Work when necessary 
  • Assist Linehaul and P&D Drivers with locating, positioning and other equipment requirements.
  • Assist on Dock regularly.
  • Moving and handling large and cumbersome freight in a dock environment (50-75 lbs)
  • Operating a Forklift in congested areas.
  • Report any incidents of safety violation or security breaches.
  • Other related duties as may be required. 

Your Skills & Experience: 

  • Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, at least 1 year experience driving a shunt truck is preferred. 
    • Class 1 license preferred but not necessary with applicable experience.
  • Forklift Certification.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Safety-minded.
  • Communication skills – good.
  • Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment.
  • Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues.
  • Results focused.
  • English, other languages an asset
  • Able to work with little supervision


If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

Company Description
From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.
We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.