Vehicle Shifter/Shunt Driver

CAN Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits after 12 m.

2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year

Employee discounts

Job summary

United Parcel Service, Inc. in Concord, Ontario is hiring a part-time Yard Driver to move and position UPS trailers in a designated area. The role requires early morning starts (2:00 AM) for 3–5 hours, Tuesday to Saturday, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Proven ability to lift up to 75 pounds and possess a valid Ontario G2/G license is required; AZ/tractor-trailer experience is a plus. Benefits begin after 12 months, with union-driven pay progression and opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario G2/G Driver’s License.
• Able to lift and push up to 75 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and staying longer than usual shifts when needed.
• AZ license/tractor-trailer experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Move/shift trailers within a defined area.
• Follow safety rules and defensive driving methods.
• Operate 28’ and 53’ trailers with dollies.

Skills

Valid G2/G Driver’s License

Lift up to 75 pounds

Able to work weekend shifts

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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Job Description

Job Type: Part-Time - Permanent

Work Location: 2900 Steeles Avenue West, Concord, ON L4K 3S2

Workdays: Tuesday to Saturday

Shift Start: 2:00 AM *(Flexibility is required with both the start and finish times)

Shift Duration: 3-5 hours per day

Responsibilities and Duties

• Move/shift Company trailers within a defined area.
• Adhere to and follow company established safety rules and procedures.
• Follow and execute company-established safe/defensive driving methods.
• Drive with and reverse dollies, 28’ trailers and 53’ trailers.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario G2/G Driver’s License
• Clean Driver’s Abstract showing: a) No violations for the current year (last 12 months) and no more than 2 violations for the previous 3-year period (last 36 months) b) No accidents and maximum 5 demerit points for the previous 3-year period (last 36 months)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment and staying longer than the usual shift hours depending on the operational needs and package shipment volume
• Ontario AZ Driver’s License and/or Tractor-Trailer experience would be considered an asset
• Ability to lift and push up to 75 pounds.
• Able to assist with extra weekend work occasionally.

Compensation and Benefits

• $19/hr and automatic progression as per the existing Union Collective Agreement
• Health and dental benefits after 12 months of employment (commences on the first day of the month after meeting the requirement)
• 2 weeks of paid vacation after one year of service
• Employee Referral Bonus Program ($300 per referred Package Handler)
• Immediate access to UPS ‘Employee Discounts’ upon hiring
• Paid training
• Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 100 Company
• Free parking

Expenses

• Monthly union dues (approximately $40/month)
• A union initiation fee of $50 (will be deducted after completing 90 working days with UPS)

Working Conditions

• Exposed to changing/extreme temperatures while working in a warehouse environment and/or outdoors.
• Working in loud environments.

Of Note

• In our industry this position is also known as Yard Driver, Shifter, Shunter etc. AZ is not required but is considered an asset.

Employee Type

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