Shunter - Johnstown, Canada - Giant Tiger
Description
Compensation Grade:
Grade - DC
Job Description:
Giant Tiger Trucking has an exciting opportunity for Licensed AZ Drivers to join our Yard Shunt Team based out of our Johnstown, Ontario Distribution Facility.
Shunting Role Highlights
- Performing yard shunting duties to help with outbound delivery mandate.
- Perform Pre & Post Trip Inspections playing a direct role in safety of the fleet.
- Direct equipment into out of service queue for repair.
- Responsible to track and record reefer hours and Hub Odometer Readings.
- Local radius hiking of equipment to vendor service providers.
- Work closely with Dispatch to report issues in the yard or equipment.
- Working with Transportation Team to improve yard flow management and efficiencies.
- Provide shunting relief coverage for our Brockville Distribution Center.
- Assist with winter control operations in yard using various equipment and machinery.
- Ability to grow in position learning new skills like B-Trains, LCV, Converter Dollies, ETC.
- Additional workload available across Tiger Trucking.
Job Requirements:
- Shunting experience & knowledge of transportation functions.
- Possess a valid AZ or Class 1 license and 3 years of verifiable driving experience.
- Safety first mentality with clean drivers abstract / CVOR Abstract.
- Ability to perform manual labor and work in all weather conditions.
- Very strong knowledge of Shipping & Transportation functions.
- Excellent communication & Strong problemsolving skills.
- Exceptional attitude and a willingness to learn new things.
- Superior decisionmaking skills, ability to handle fast paced situations.
- Ability to help peer mentor and coach newly hired drivers.
- Selfmotivated in keeping 200 trailers organized.
- Ability to drive in all conditions including, rain, snow, sunlight and darkness is needed.
- Posses the understanding and ability to drive Manual Transmissions.
Perks:
- Company uniform allowance.
- Company paid cell phone.
- Boot allowance after three months.
- Giant Tiger Store Discounts.
- Weekly summer barbeques.
Schedule:
Continental 12 Hour Shifts based on a two-week 2-2-3 shift pattern with static days and static nights - no days to nights or nights to days.
Contract End Date:
Job Requisition:
JR120797
Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.
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