Shunt Driver

McCain Foods; City of Moncton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Ross, part of McCain Foods, is seeking an overnight Shunt Driver in Moncton, NB. You will move trailers, dock yard organization, conduct yard and reefer checks, and assist other drivers in a fast-paced terminal environment.

Requirements include secondary education, 1 year shunt truck experience preferred, Class 1 license preferred but not required, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and a safety-focused, self-motivated mindset. Overnight schedule Sunday to Thursday 12am-8:30am.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Secondary education.
• 1 year experience driving a shunt truck preferred.
• Class 1 license preferred but not required with applicable experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Safety-minded and self-motivated.
• Able to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers to and from the dock doors.
• Park and organize equipment in the yard.
• Conduct yard checks recording trailer numbers, refer settings, fuel level, and seals.
• Conduct reefer checks including unit number and settings.
• Seal trailers and verify requirements.
• Ensure yard is clean and safe.
• Assist Line haul and P&D drivers with locating equipment.
• Assist on Dock regularly.

Skills

Shunt truck driving

Forklift operation

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Self-motivated

English communication

Education

Secondary education

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 12am - 8:30am (Overnight shift)

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.

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.
• 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.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of Secondary education
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Self-motivated.
• Safety-minded.
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment.
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues.
• Results focused.
• English, other languages considered an asset
• Able to work with little supervision

About Day & Ross

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, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve 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.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values

Job Info

• Job Identification 22800
• Job Category Drivers
• Job Schedule Full time