Bison Transport
Shunt Driver Finishing Program- Entry Level Class 1/AZ Driver
PayCompetitive
LocationCalgary/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: R5002
- Essential responsibilities are facilitating trailer flow for any customers that utilize our shunt team, and engaging in shunt team equipment readiness processes. Other general shop/yard duties may be applied
- This position requires flexibility as you could work day or night shift
- Flexible schedule, available for dispatch 24 days out of the month including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Some overtime will be required
- Reporting directly to the On-Duty Shunt Lead or Shunt Coordinator and indirectly to the Terminal Manager
- Communicate effectively via phone, email, teams, and yard management log
- May be asked to assist other departments when workflow slows down
- May be asked to shunt at any of our current customers without notice within your ability level
- You are paid a flat rate of $750.00 per week for 4 weeks while training
- From week 5 to 13 you are paid $19.00/hour (if working nights, you will receive an additional $2.00/hour)
- From week 14 to 26 you are paid $20.00/hour (if working nights, you will receive an additional $2.00/hour)
- Starting week 27 you move to the full rate of $23.75/hour
- Required to sign a 2-year contract
- Hold a full MELT Certified Class 1/AZ License and obtained it within the last 6 months
- Have held a valid Canadian Class 5/G License for a minimum of 1 year
- Have had no preventable accidents within the past year and no more than two moving violations within the previous two years to be accepted; this includes speeding, improper moves, seatbelt fines, etc.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Well organized and possess excellent customer service skills
- Comfortable with and willing to use personal smartphone technology for emailing, texting, and entering data
- Reliable, flexible, and punctual
- Values Safety
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About the company
Bison employs the latest technology and operates one of the most modern fleets in the industry with over 1,400 tractors and 4,000 trailers. Our dedicated staff and safe, professional Drivers provide cross-border truckload transportation services from B...