Vehicle Shifter/Shunt Driver

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Job Description:

Job Type: Part-Time - Permanent

Work Location: 2900 Steeles Avenue West, Concord, ON L4K 3S2

Workdays: Tuesday to Saturday

Shift Start: 2:00 AM

*(Flexibility is required with both the start and finish times)

Shift Duration: 3-5 hours per day

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Move/shift Company trailers within a defined area.
• Adhere to and follow company established safety rules and procedures.
• Follow and execute company-established safe/defensive driving methods.
• Drive with and reverse dollies, 28’ trailers and 53’ trailers.

Qualifications:

• Valid Ontario G2/G Driver’s License
• Clean Driver’s Abstract showing:

a) No violations for the current year (last 12 months) and no more than 2 violations for the previous 3-year period (last 36 months) b) No accidents and maximum 5 demerit points for the previous 3-year period (last 36 months)

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment and staying longer than the usual shift hours depending on the operational needs and package shipment volume
• Ontario AZ Driver’s License and/or Tractor-Trailer experience would be considered an asset
• Ability to lift and push up to 75 pounds.
• Able to assist with extra weekend work occasionally.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $19/hr and automatic progression as per the existing Union Collective Agreement
• Health and dental benefits after 12 months of employment (commences on the first day of the month after meeting the requirement)
• 2 weeks of paid vacation after one year of service
• Employee Referral Bonus Program ($300 per referred Package Handler)
• Immediate access to UPS ‘Employee Discounts’ upon hiring
• Paid training
• Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 100 Company
• Free parking

Expenses:

• Monthly union dues (approximately $40/month)
• A union initiation fee of $50 (will be deducted after completing 90 working days with UPS)

Working Conditions:

• Exposed to changing/extreme temperatures while working in a warehouse environment and/or outdoors.
• Working in loud environments.

Of Note:

• In our industry this position is also known as Yard Driver, Shifter, Shunter etc. AZ is not required but is considered an asset.

Employee Type:

Permanent

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