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Class 1 Yard Shunt Driver - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

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$26 - 26 hourly

Job Description - Class 1 Yard Shunt Driver - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Description

Midland Transport is currently seeking a Class 1 Yard Shunt Driver based in Truro, NS - $1, 500 Sign-On Bonus.  The selected candidate will be a reliable person with a strong work ethic, great and positive attitude with a commitment to providing a Superior Quality service.
 

Main Role:
Manage time and ensure accurate and timely movement of the trailer in and out of the Terminal doors.  Also dock work when needed. 
 

Shift: Sun-Thurs (23:30-08:00)
 

What We Offer:
•    Competitive compensation, $26.00 per hr. 
•    Safety bonus paid quarterly if qualified.
•    A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan.
•    RRSP matching program.
•    Paid uniforms.
•    Ongoing training and advancement possibilities.
•    A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment.
•    Employee & Family Assistance Programs.
•    Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
•    3 weeks' paid vacation.
•    Please click HERE for Full Rate Card.



Responsibilities

•    Moving trailers within the terminal safely and efficiently.
•    Refuel refrigerated units as required.
•    Perform routine checks on the reefers and conduct yard checks. 
•    Maintain company equipment standards.
•    Ensure timely movement of trailers to assigned locations.
•    Communicate efficiently with the Supervisor. 
•    Report any incident, accident, injury, damage immediately.
 



Qualifications

•    Education Required: High School or GED.
•    Class 1 driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years’ safe tractor driving experience required. 
•    Clean driver’s abstract and criminal search.
•    Good communication skills.
•    Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
•    Able to lift to 75 lbs. using the proper equipment.
•    Excellent work ethic and reliability.
•    Safety conscious.
 



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Jd Irving

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professio...

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