Job Description

You belong at Day & Ross.



Shunt Driver



Full-time



Moncton, NB



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:


• 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.
• 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•