Shunt Truck Driver - Indianapolis Reload
About The Position
In business since 1919 and still growing! Arrow is a diversified transportation, logistics, and materials handling company with operations throughout Canada and the U.S. Arrow is a leader in Reload Operations, partnering with Class 1 railways in the U.S. to inventory and transfer product between truck, rail and container shipping to for delivery to satisfied customers. We are looking for a Shunt Truck Driver to join the Arrow Reload team in Indianapolis! For more information please visit Arrow Careers We Offer Competitive pay Extended Medical Benefits including dental, pharmaceutical, and more! Competitive vacation allocation and paid time off! As a new employee, you will earn 10 days off per year Shift: Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm (some flexibily on hours required) Opportunity for overtime We promote from within! Opportunity for growth and career advancement On-the-job training Year-round work As advocates of equal opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Arrow. Arrow Reload specializes in the transloading of commodities (steel, lumber, liquid bulk, dry bulk, etc.) from truck/railcar to railcar/ truck and/or containers. We are looking for a shunt truck driver to help ensure that the reload facility is running smoothly by moving empty and loaded trailers to and from various locations within the yard. This role will require the ability to maneuver park, back and dock trailers.
Requirements
- Previous experience driving a shunt truck, yard truck, or fifth wheel
- Demonstrates strong communication skills both verbally and written
- Can carry at least 50lbs and swing a 10lbs sledge hammer
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps, heat, wind)
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
- Strong attention to detail
- Good physical condition
- Embody Arrow's values: Safety, Integrity, Responsibility, Quality, Teamwork, and Fun!
Nice To Haves
- Experience working a rail yard is an asset
- Experience transloading is an asset
- Experience working with computers is an asset
Responsibilities
- Move trailers around yard at various locations as instructed
- Operate a shunt truck
- Follow all workplace safety policies, and compliance regulations, participate in identifying hazards
- Ability to maneuver park, back and dock trailers
- Comply with all rules and regulations, protocols and established metrics
- Establish or adjust daily tasks/schedules to meet changing order priorities
- Maintenance of fleet equipment (e.g. wash and paint equipment)
- Follow maintenance testing and repairs procedures of products
- Keep yard and equipment neat and organized
- Provide internal and external customer service excellence
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of yard operations
- Ability to understand cross training on all functions at facility
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Extended Medical Benefits including dental, pharmaceutical, and more!
- Competitive vacation allocation and paid time off!
- As a new employee, you will earn 10 days off per year
- Opportunity for overtime
- We promote from within!
- Opportunity for growth and career advancement
- On-the-job training
- Year-round work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
