Job Driver in Calgary

Shipping & Trucking

At Day & Ross, you’ll go far.

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has become one of the largest transportation companies in Canada. With more than 8,000 employees, drivers, and owner operators, we’re a major player in cross-border and LTL/TL transportation, offering a diverse portfolio of transport and logistics solutions across North America.

For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we were named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation in 2018 and 2019. Our industry recognition is a testament to the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

About the Role

Shunt Driver

Full-time

Calgary, AB

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; at least 1-year experience driving a shunt truck.
  • Class 1 license preferred but not necessary with applicable experience.
  • Forklift Certification preferred.
  • 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 the Careers page on our website at dayross.com.

Please note that the successful candidate will be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks prior to employment. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Calgary, AB T3J 5H3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Yard Shunting: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (preferred)
  • Night Shift (preferred)
  • Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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About Day & Ross

CEO: Bill Doherty
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Franchise
Website: www.dayross.ca
Year Founded: 1950