Shunter Driver/Yard Jockey

Americold • Saint John, NB

14d • $28 - $28

About The Position

Operate a single-axle shunt truck with air brakes to move trailers in and out
of dock doors and to various locations in the yard.
This is a Union location. Pay rate is $28.37 per hour.
Typical schedule is Monday through Friday 7 am to 4 pm. Not much overtime
expected.
Chock rear wheels of vehicle prior to any loading or unloading and remove
same chocks prior to driving away. Operate trailer and dock doors and remove
and/or installs safety devices as needed or as necessary.
Report any maintenance needs or equipment malfunctions to appropriate
supervisor and maintenance personnel. Report faulty equipment, damage to
racks, and other safety hazards to appropriate supervisor. Obtain and
maintain necessary paperwork and related records, inventories product(s) as
needed or as necessary, and labels.
Maintain a work area free and clear of loose debris, wood, plastic and other
obstacles which may impede operations, and sweep work area as needed or as
necessary. Perform other driving and/or warehouse-related duties as required
or as requested.

Requirements

• Air brake endorsement on driver’s license is required.
• A minimum of one year working as a yard jockey, using a yard horse and/or Class A commercial vehicle to move trailers in and out of dock doors and in the yard highly preferred.
• No conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs within the past five (5) years.
• No more than one (1) moving violation citation such as reckless driving or speeding in excess of fifteen (15) miles above the posted speed limit within the previous twelve (12) months, and no more than three (3) within the previous three (3) years.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the cold storage and food-related industries.
• High school diploma or equivalent highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a single-axle shunt truck with air brakes to move trailers in and out of dock doors and to various locations in the yard.
• Chock rear wheels of vehicle prior to any loading or unloading and remove same chocks prior to driving away.
• Operate trailer and dock doors and remove and/or installs safety devices as needed or as necessary.
• Report any maintenance needs or equipment malfunctions to appropriate supervisor and maintenance personnel.
• Report faulty equipment, damage to racks, and other safety hazards to appropriate supervisor.
• Obtain and maintain necessary paperwork and related records, inventories product(s) as needed or as necessary, and labels.
• Maintain a work area free and clear of loose debris, wood, plastic and other obstacles which may impede operations, and sweep work area as needed or as necessary.
• Perform other driving and/or warehouse-related duties as required or as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED