Shunt Truck Operator

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. is Western Canada’s leading LTL Service provider. Founded in 1947, Van Kam has a long-standing history in the transportation industry and is a well-known name in Western Canada. Engrained into Van Kam’s history of 79 years is a company dedicated to growth, stability, and community.  As a company that continues to prosper, we value our employees at every level and recognize that our success is based upon having committed individuals on our team.

Van Kam has an opening for a Shunt Truck Operator in our Surrey terminal. The successful candidate will be working in a high pressure, high volume atmosphere with critical time frames. A Class 1 license is considered an asset; however experience operating a shunt truck or trailer articulation is required.

Please note, this is a 7pm - 3:30am

Tasks include operating a shunt truck, putting in P&D units, pulling trailers from the warehouse, splitting LCV sets in the yard and general yard organization. Additional duties include loading and unloading of trucks, receiving and filling out waybills for freight.

The successful candidate must be comfortable utilizing tablets and handhelds.

 It is important to note that we require:

• All LTL freight is cross docked


• Schedules depart on time


• High level of load factor


• Quality loading to minimize damages

We thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview.

“Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility”