Shunt Driver

Day & RossGrand Falls Regional Municipality, NB
Onsite

About The Position

The Shunt Driver 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Able to work with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.
  • English, other languages considered an asset

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Assist Line haul 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.

Benefits

  • reference and criminal background checks before employment
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