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Shunt Truck Driver

Position Summary

Position Title: Class 1 Shunt Driver

Location (Start Point): Balzac, AB

Employment Type: Full time

Shift Schedule: 4 on -4 Off rotational shift

Start Time: 6:00 PM

We are seeking dependable, safety-focused, and customer-oriented truck drivers to join our growing transportation team. This role is ideal for professionals who take pride in their work, consistently deliver high-quality service, and can operate safely and professionally in a fast-paced environment while representing the company.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and women.

Responsibilities

- Safely operate company vehicles to transport trailers around company property
- Operate shunt equipment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Secure freight using appropriate equipment such as straps, chains, and load bars, ensuring compliance with load-securement standards
- Transport general freight in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections of the vehicle, including checking tires, brakes, lights, and cargo securement; promptly report any issues to the maintenance department for timely repairs.
- Accurately complete all required documentation, including e-logs, inspection reports, delivery paperwork, and incident reports
- Maintain compliance with hours-of-service regulations,



safety policies, and company procedures
- Maintain flexibility to meet operational and customer demands, including variable schedules, overtime, weekends, or overnight runs as required
- Moving around 15-25 shunt trailers per shift using a shunt truck
- Be able to park trailers efficiently and tidy yard spacing to help traffic flow
- Ensure trailers are in good working condition and readily available to be loaded

Core Requirements

- Valid Class 1 driver's license (manual transmission required)
- Bondable and legally eligible to work in Canada
- Clean 5 years Commercial driving abstract (no more than 3 demerits and 3 negative events)
- Verifiable recent commercial driving experience (within the past 3 months to 1 year)
- Strong understanding of road safety regulations, hours of service, and load securement
- Experience operating commercial vehicles in winter driving conditions
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as required
- Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional, safety-focused approach
- Minimum 1 year of verifiable Class 1 truck driving experience

Specialized Equipment considered an asset

- Previous experience operating specialized equipment, including tailgates, forklifts, power and manual pallet jacks, pump trucks, or Moffett's

Physical Requirements

- Ability to safely perform hand-bombing, including manual loading and unloading of freight, as required

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