Overview

As a Shunt Truck Driver, you’ll move freight safely and efficiently between designated areas, helping keep daily operations organized and on schedule. This hands-on role combines commercial driving with equipment awareness and coordination with colleagues.

Responsibilities

- Operate a shunt truck to position trailers and move freight between assigned locations.
- Check vehicle and equipment condition before use, report issues, and follow safe operating procedures.
- Coordinate movements with colleagues to support orderly loading, unloading, and yard activity.
- Use forklift or other heavy equipment when appropriate and within assigned duties.

Your impact: Reliable trailer movements help colleagues maintain smooth freight flow and meet operational schedules.

Requirements

Required: Practical commercial driving capability,



safe vehicle handling, attention to surroundings, and clear communication are important for completing shunting duties and coordinating movements. Comfort checking equipment condition and following established procedures supports protected, dependable work.

Preferred: Forklift experience, heavy equipment operation, and familiarity with freight handling are valuable strengths. Automotive repair knowledge can help you recognize vehicle concerns and communicate them promptly, supporting timely maintenance and reducing disruption to daily operations.

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Shunt Truck Driver (Amherst)
🏢 Harold Newell & Son Trucking
📍 Amherst