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Valley Equipment Ltd is proudly family-owned since 1970. We are the largest truck & trailer team in Atlantic Canada, with 7 locations spread among New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. We value our reputation in the transportation industry and strive to exceed customer expectations with high-performing people, quality products, and services. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for professional growth, recognition, and advancement.

Job description

We currently have a full-time position available for a Shunt Truck Driver at our Salisbury location.
Shunt Truck Driver is responsible for moving trailers to and from customers’ yards, delivering trailers, shunting trailers in and out of the shop as well as a variety of daily duties in our yard. This job requires physical strength, which includes heavy lifting, frequent bending, working in tight spaces, and the ability to be on one's feet or walk frequently.
Responsibilities and requirements:

• Move trailers in and out of the shop under the direction of the Service Advisor

• Complete the daily yard check (by no later than 10 am)

• Perform check-ins and check-outs for the Rental Department, including sweeping and cleaning trailers and removing snow from roofs as needed

• Interact with customers in a professional manner guiding drivers to parking units and directing them to the Service Department

• Keep yard cleanliness and organization, including how units are parked

• Deliver and pick up rental units out on rent to customers

• Deliver and pick up trailers for customers and the Sales Department

• Perform seasonal yard maintenance, such as mowing the lawn, filling in potholes, and snow removal (remove snow in the front yard and the employee/customer parking lot by 7:30 am)

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current Class 1 driver’s license with a clean abstract

• Ability to work within deadlines with minimal supervision

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment (i.e. Loader)

• Ability to follow directions and work well with others

Schedule:

• 45 hours/ week

• Monday to Friday (7:30 am to 5 pm)

• Possible overtime

Benefits:

• Competitive wage

• Boots, Tools, and Uniform allowances

• RRSP Match Contribution

• Desjardins Group Insurance

• Paid Personal days

• Child Care Subsidy

• Overtime pay

• We are accepting only candidates legally authorized to work in Canada

_**We would like to thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified