Shunt Driver

TransX Ltd; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

TransX Ltd. is seeking a reliable Shunt Driver for full-time night shifts in Alberta. You will operate shunt vehicles, locate trailers, and position them for loading, unloading and maintenance while monitoring temperatures and reefers.

The role requires a Class 1 license with shunt experience, a minimum of one year on counterbalanced forklifts, and the ability to work in multi-temperature environments. You will follow safety procedures, complete paperwork accurately, and support site traffic

Qualifications

• Class 1 license with shunt experience.
• At least 1 year operating a sit-down counterbalanced forklift.
• Ability to work in multi-temperature environments.
• Must pass standard road evaluation (Pre-Trip, Air Brake, Coupling & Un-Coupling, Road Test & Backing Exercise, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Operates shunt vehicles within the confines of the exterior worksite.
• Locates the required trailers in the yard.
• Parks trailers in locations where they are safe and readily available.
• Ensures trailers are moved to locations on-premises to allow for loading, unloading, parking, or maintenance, and reefers set to correct temperatures.
• Assists in and ensures the safe flow of traffic in the work site and parking area.
• Receives and relays information to supervisor.
• Keeps supervisor aware of trailers ready to move and moved.
• Performs pre-trip inspection on trailers and sets reefers to assigned temperature.
• Monitors vehicle performance and mechanical fitness.
• May perform brake adjustments and minor repairs.
• Demonstrates professionalism in customer service.
• Assesses basic daily running functions of shunt vehicles.
• Unloading and loading inbound/outbound units timely and accurately.
• Confirms reefer temperatures are correct and probes freight if discrepancies.
• Records OSD and creates exception reports with pictures if required.
• Counts freight accurately.
• Completes required paperwork accurately.

Skills

Shunt driving

Forklift operation

Multi-temperature handling

Safety awareness

Road evaluation knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Class 1 license

Hazardous Goods training

Forklift certification

Job description

Operating for over 50 years; the TransX Ltd. is one of the largest Canadian (CN Rail-owned) providers of premier integrated transportation and logistics services across North America. With 11 locations across Canada and the USA, approximately 900 company employees, and over 4000 trucks, trailers, and containers, our team is dedicated to building strong business relationships and providing service excellence to support our customer’s business needs.

SUMMARY – Shunt Driver (Full-Time)

Shift: Monday to Friday 09:00 PM -06:00 AM.

Job Duties:

• Operates shunt vehicles within the confines of the exterior worksite
• Locates the required trailers in the yard
• Park trailers in locations where they are safe and readily available
• Ensures that trailers are moved to locations on-premises to allow for loading, unloading, parking, or maintenance, ensuring the appropriate trailer is moved to the appropriate dock/location and reefers are set to the correct temperatures.
• Assists in and ensures the safe flow of traffic in the work site and parking area
• Receives and relays information to or supervisor
• Keeps supervisor aware of which trailers are ready to move out, which have been moved etc.
• Performs pre-trip inspection on trailers and sets reefers to assigned temperature
• Monitors vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
• May be required to perform brake adjustments and other minor repairs (although generally completed by the mechanic)
• Demonstrates professionalism in customer service
• Assesses basic daily running functions of shunt vehicles (gas, oil, tires, brakes, etc)
• Unloading and loading inbound and outbound units timely, and identifying freight correctly.
• Confirming reefer temperatures are correct and probing freight if there are discrepancies.
• Recording OSD ( Over, Short, Damaged Freight ) creating exception reports and taking pictures if required.
• Counting freight accurately.
• Completing required paperwork accurately

Job requirements, knowledge & skills :

• Class 1 with Shunt experience.
• At least a year of experience in safely and effectively operating a sit-down counterbalanced forklift.
• Willing to work in multi-temperature environments.
• Must complete a standard road evaluation demonstrating knowledge of the vehicle and ability to safely operate the vehicle (Pre-Trip, Air Brake, Coupling & Un-Coupling, Road Test & Backing Exercise, etc.)
• Must possess awareness and demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety, safety procedures, and the importance of safe driving practices
• Prior experience shunt driving handling freight, using pallet jack and/or forklift an asset
• Must have certification or be able to complete Dangerous /Hazardous Goods training and Forklift operation training to obtain and maintain certification
• Must be willing and able to work in all weather conditions
• Must have a valid Class 5 license
• Must be physically able to move up to 50 to 80 lbs (on heavy manual material handling tasks, teamwork will be provided)

Working Condition:

• Uncontrollable external environmental conditions
• A portion of this position is performed in an outside environment regardless of the weather
• Work in multi-temperature environments

TransX Ltd. is committed to building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion also welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders.

All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.