Yard Worker

TRANSX LTD

Operating for over 50 years; TransX is one of the largest Canadian providers of premier integrated transportation and logistics services across North America. With 11 locations across Canada and the USA, approximately 900 company employees, and over 4000 trucks, trailers, and containers, our team is dedicated to building strong business relationships and providing service excellence to support our customer’s business needs.

SUMMARY – Yard Worker

Shift: Weekends (7:30 AM - 3:30 PM)

Our Mission is to become the industry leader of the driver experience. We consider the driver to be the front line of our company. We strive to be consistently surpassing driver expectations by supporting all drivers in successfully meeting utilization targets while honoring home time. Our fleet team will be satisfied once our drivers have successfully met their full potential. As a leader within TransX, the position is expected to align with the TransX Core Values for Teamwork, Safety, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.

KEY ACTIVITIES

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing Weekend Yard Checks: All units in the yard must be verified by confirming yard location, reefer status and load status.
• Checking trailers and equipment on-site in the yard, opening and closing trailer doors, and verifying contents
• Checking fuel levels of equipment (trailers, including reefers) on the yard and prior to leaving, responsible for refueling any equipment found with low fuel levels.
• Recording identification numbers of equipment in yard, being prepared to walk the yard outdoors regardless of weather conditions (provided appropriate PPE)
• Verifying paperwork for all loads in the yard and that set temperatures are accurate, reporting any discrepancies to the onsite supervisor
• Updating spreadsheets in the computer system to accurately reflect equipment pool.
• Having the supervisor sign off on the reefer check that all loads have been accounted for, fuel levels, and set temperatures are sufficient.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Education:

• High School Diploma is an asset

Experience

• Applicants must have experience in using Google docs, tablets and be willing and able to train using in-house software
• Written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to read and understand the English language at a grade 12 level
• Should be prepared to work in all weather conditions as this role is entirely outdoor.

WHY JOIN TRANSX?

• Large, Canadian owned company 
• Operating for over 50 years
• Leading transportation and logistics services 
• 11 Terminals across North America 
• Competitive compensation 
• Partnered training programs and learning supports

APPLY TODAY!

TransX Ltd. is committed to building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion also welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.

If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.