Class 1 Shunter Needed - Part Time Day Shift!
- Halifax, NS
- On-site
- Posted Sep 29, 2026
- 1 position
$26 / hour
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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The shunt driver is responsible for moving trailers between load and dock areas while ensuring safe and efficient transport. They must also perform routine vehicle checks and maintain the cleanliness of the shunt truck.
Job details
NSSL is a family-owned business which provides Short-Haul and Shunting services. Over 20 years of experience providing innovative yard management services (operations and technology), NSSL executes a TOTAL YARD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM for any type of warehouse, manufacturer, or cross-dock operation in North America. We manage more than 400,000 shipment movements per month for some of the leading name brand manufacturers and major retailers in North America. “We are a safety focused company. Safety is our number one priority” Class 1 Shunt drivers needed for part time day shift! Duties & responsibilities: Using Shunt truck trailers between Load and dock. Carry out routine vehicle checks. Transporting loads safely and efficiently Abide with company rules, regulations, and policies. Ensuring vehicle is maintained clean. Qualifications: Valid AZ license Efficient trailer back-up and parking skills 1 year trucking experience (Shunting experience an asset) Clean Abstract, and criminal record Able to conduct work in a safe manner. Benefits: Competitive wages Weekly pay Paid orientation. Health benefits Referral bonus Opportunities for Growth and Advancement. Apply now to join a Great, Dynamic, and supportive team or call us directly on 416-985-0259. To shortlist yourself, please send your abstract, license, and resume to stiwari@nationalshunt.com EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of NSSLs, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Upon Request, NSSL will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment, assessment and selection process.
What you’ll do
The shunt driver is responsible for moving trailers between load and dock areas while ensuring safe and efficient transport. They must also perform routine vehicle checks and maintain the cleanliness of the shunt truck.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid AZ license and have at least one year of trucking experience. A clean abstract and criminal record are required, along with efficient trailer backing and parking skills.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Referral bonus
- Paid orientation
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Listed skills
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Shunting
- Trailer back-up
- Parking
- Vehicle maintenance
- Safety compliance
- AZ license
- Trucking
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Management
- Cleanliness
- Warehousing
- Innovation
- Operations
Job areas
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Class 1 Driver
- Yard Truck Driver
- Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
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