Shunter

The primary responsibility of this position is to shunt trailers in and out of the Service Centre bays, pick up and deliver equipment to customer, keep the yards organized and communicate with the service team to ensure that equipment is staged and available when required to maintain a continuous flow of work. This position also provides support as required to pick up parts, organize the parts room and tooling, and provide other hands-on support to Management when required, such as yard maintenance, snow clearing, and salting.

Duties

• Priority - Shunting trailers in/out of bays as required
• Organize and stage trailers for repairs
• Ensure afternoon shift trailers are staged properly
• Pick up parts when required
• Meet with service team regularly to maintain communication
• Identify any issues with parking and flow in yard and work with management to resolve
• Maintain yards – arrangement and cleanliness
• Ensure all safety standards are followed at all times
• Assist with cleanup
• Maintain tractor as required to internal and government standards
• Greet internal and external customers and suppliers professionally upon arrival
• Pick up and deliver customer trailers for the service department in a timely and safe manner
• Other work as assigned by Service Manager or delegate

Education and Training

• Valid class A, AZ, or Class 1 license
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Forklift experience

Skills and Experience

• Safe driving skills and ability to operate tractor trailer units in tight spaces safely and without damaging the unit
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing effective communication with both internal and external customers
• Knowledge of city roads