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Shunter Driver

  • Sydney Indian Reserve No. 28A, NS, Canada
  • Sydney, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Closing date
Experience
2 years of Class 1 verifiable experience
Posting language
English
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Description

Join the Armour Transportation Team Today!

Are you ready to accelerate your career with an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company? At Armour Transportation Systems, we’re passionate about delivering excellence on the road and in the shop. With a history of innovation and a supportive company culture, we work together to drive success.

We’re currently seeking Shunter/Linehaul Drivers to join our team in Sydney, NS.

Why Choose Armour?

At Armour Transportation Systems, we invest in our people and provide a supportive work environment. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Compelling Compensation – Enjoy competitive hourly/mileage wages, plus premiums and safety bonuses.
  • Referral Bonus Program – Bring talented friends and colleagues on board!
  • Steady Employment – Benefit from stable, year-round work in a thriving organization.
  • Career Advancement – We offer opportunities to grow within the company.
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Health and wellness plans designed to keep you and your family covered, including Health, Dental, AD&D, EFAP (Employee Family Assistance Program), and RRSP/DPSP (company match).
  • Team Environment – Join a fun, fast-paced, and supportive workplace.

Positions Available:

Domestic Shunter

As part of our team, you’ll:

  • Shunt loads from our Sydney terminal to customers
  • Linehaul loads from Sydney to Truro/New Glasgow terminals and back to Sydney
  • Any additional linehaul duties as required

What You Bring to the Table:

  • 2 years of Class 1 verifiable experience
  • Clean Abstract
  • Eligible to work in Canada
  • Pass an Armour Road Test
  • Pass a Non-Dot Drug Test

Work Schedule:

5 days on, 3 days off (Rotational)

7am start time – Evening

Ready to Join?

Apply now by submitting your resume directly through this ad. Let’s drive your career forward together!

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Armour Transportation Systems is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principles of employment equity. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, African Canadians, racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in underrepresented occupations. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.

For candidates requiring accommodations during the application or hiring process, please contact us at Recruiting@armour.ca or call 902-468-4447 for assistance.

About Armour Transportation Systems:

Founded in the early 1930s, Armour Transportation Systems has grown to become one of the largest trucking carriers in Canada. With 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 2,000 team members, we are proud to be a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer. Armour Transportation Systems has adopted Good Manufacturing Practices and a Quality Management Program to guide and improve our daily operations. All employees will be trained on these programs through our online training platform.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world, realizing profitable growth through leading transportation and logistics solutions, global partnerships, exceptional employees, and strategic acquisitions.

Join a company that’s committed to safety, innovation, and your success. Apply today!

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Responsibilities

The Shunter Driver is responsible for shunting loads from the Sydney terminal to customers and performing linehaul duties between Sydney, Truro, and New Glasgow. The role requires adherence to safety standards and operational efficiency in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess 2 years of verifiable Class 1 driving experience and a clean abstract. Applicants are also required to pass an Armour road test and a non-DOT drug test.

Skills

  • Shunting
  • Linehaul driving
  • Class 1 driving
  • Safety compliance
  • Transportation logistics

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Employee family assistance program
  • RRSP
  • DPSP
  • Company match
  • Safety bonuses

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Shunter Driver
  • Linehaul
  • Class 1
  • Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Trucking
  • Safety
  • Driving
  • Terminal operations
  • Fleet
  • Quality management
  • Good manufacturing practices

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