Night Shunter
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Description
We are currently seeking a dependable and professional Shunt Driver (Class 1) to join our team for night shift terminal operations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy a structured work environment, excel in coordinating trailer movements, and are committed to safety and operational efficiency.
What You'll Do:
If you're a motivated Class 1 driver with strong shunting skills and desire for a stable night shift role in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you. We are committed to fair hiring practices and providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.
Please submit your application by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
We are currently seeking a dependable and professional Shunt Driver (Class 1) to join our team for night shift terminal operations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy a structured work environment, excel in coordinating trailer movements, and are committed to safety and operational efficiency.
What You'll Do:
- Safely perform shunting duties within the terminal, including trailer spotting, trailer swaps, and yard coordination.
- Move equipment between loading docks, yard lanes, and designated staging areas.
- Ensure accurate trailer placement to support smooth freight flow and on‑time dispatch.
- Conductpre‑trip and post‑trip inspections on tractors and report any defects promptly.
- Maintain communication with dispatch, dock staff, and operations teams to support daily scheduling needs.
- Keep assigned equipment clean and in good working order.
- A valid Class 1 license with no restrictions, and a clean driver’s abstract.
- Proven ability to operatemanual transmission trucks, with recent experience preferred.
- Minimum of2 years driving a tractor‑trailer
- Strong understanding of yard safety, trailer handling, and backing skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced terminal environment.
- Experience with freight terminals, dock operations, or yard management systems is an asset.
- Competitive pay rates, premiums and loyalty bonuses
- A fun, fast-paced, and supportive company culture.
- Opportunities for growth and development.
- Comprehensive training and onboarding.
- A dispatch team committed to building a partnership with you for long-term success.
- Location: Dartmouth, NS
- Employment type: FT, Permanent.
- Shift: Night
If you're a motivated Class 1 driver with strong shunting skills and desire for a stable night shift role in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you. We are committed to fair hiring practices and providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.
Please submit your application by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Safely move and position trailers within the terminal, including spotting, swaps, and coordination between docks, yard lanes, and staging areas. Inspect and maintain assigned equipment, report defects, and communicate with dispatch and operations teams to support freight flow and on-time dispatch.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an unrestricted Class 1 license, have a clean driver’s abstract, and have at least two years of tractor-trailer driving experience. They should be able to operate manual transmission trucks and demonstrate strong yard safety, trailer handling, backing, and independent work skills; terminal or dock experience is an asset.
Skills
- Class 1 Driving
- Shunting
- Trailer Spotting
- Trailer Swaps
- Yard Coordination
- Trailer Handling
- Backing Skills
- Manual Transmission Operation
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Post-Trip Inspections
- Yard Safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Dispatch Communication
- Dock Operations
- Freight Terminal Operations
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Premiums
- Loyalty Bonuses
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Training and Onboarding
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Class 1 License
- Clean Driver’s Abstract
- Tractor-Trailer
- Manual Transmission
- Shunt Driver
- Night Shift
- Terminal Operations
- Trailer Spotting
- Trailer Swaps
- Yard Coordination
- Loading Docks
- Yard Lanes
- Staging Areas
- Freight Flow
- On-Time Dispatch
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Post-Trip Inspections
- Defect Reporting
- Yard Safety
- Trailer Handling
- Backing Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Dispatch
- Dock Operations
- Yard Management Systems