Shunt Driver

Day & Ross; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Ross is seeking a full-time Shunt Driver for their terminal yard in Lethbridge County, Alberta. The role involves ensuring safe handling of trailers, conducting yard checks, and assisting other drivers. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of secondary education, relevant experience, and a safety-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 1-year experience driving a shunt truck preferred.
• Class 1 license preferred with applicable experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers to and from the dock doors.
• Conduct yard checks, including recording trailer details.
• Report any incidents of safety violation or security breaches.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety-minded

Self-motivated

Results focused

Education

Secondary education

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Job Description

You belong at Day & Ross.

Shunt Driver

Full-time

Chin, AB (Coaldale, AB - Lethbridge County)

Hours: Day shift: 6:30 AM–6:30 PM; Night shift: 6:30 PM–6:30 AM. Alternate 3 days and 4 days a week.

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.
• 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.
• 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 considered an asset
• Able to work with little supervision
  
  

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

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.

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