Vehicle Shifter
- Caledon, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job Description
Job Summary
This position performs the coupling and uncoupling of tractor trailers. This position moves and maneuvers tractor trailer equipment into position for the tractor trailer and package handling operations. This position may include other work as directed.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow - people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
Job Description
Job Summary
This position performs the coupling and uncoupling of tractor trailers. This position moves and maneuvers tractor trailer equipment into position for the tractor trailer and package handling operations. This position may include other work as directed.
Responsibilities
- This position performs the coupling and uncoupling of tractor trailers.
- This position moves and maneuvers tractor trailer equipment into position for the tractor trailer and package handling operations.
- This position requires safety pre and post trip of equipment for safe operations as per trained methods.
- Requires the use of safety prescribed methods when around the equipment as well as when operating the equipment.
- Following proper driving methods per company methods.
- This position may include other work as directed.
- Reports any malfunctions to the supervisor.
- Requires the use of technology to perform job functions and communicate with dispatch.
Qualifications
- Meets local age and operations requirements to operate a vehicle.
- Knowledge of package handling principles
- High school diploma, GED, or International Equivalent
- 2 years' experience driving vehicles preferred
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
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Responsibilities
Couple and uncouple tractor trailers, and move and position equipment for trailer and package-handling operations. Conduct safety inspections, follow prescribed operating and driving methods, report malfunctions, and use technology to communicate with dispatch.
Requirements
Applicants must meet local age and operational requirements for vehicle operation and have knowledge of package-handling principles. A high school diploma, GED, or international equivalent is required; two years of driving experience is preferred.
Skills
- Tractor-Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Vehicle Maneuvering
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Safe Driving
- Package Handling
- Equipment Safety
- Malfunction Reporting
- Dispatch Communication
- Technology Use
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Tractor Trailers
- Vehicle Shifting
- Coupling
- Uncoupling
- Equipment Maneuvering
- Package Handling
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Safe Driving
- Safety Procedures
- Dispatch Communication
- Technology
- Malfunction Reporting
- Driving Experience