Yard Worker

**TRANSX GROUP OF COMPANIES**

Operating for over 50 years; the **TransX Group of Companies** is one of the largest Canadian providers of premier integrated transportation and logistics services across North America. With 11 locations across Canada and the USA, approximately 900 company employees, and over 4000 trucks, trailers, and containers, our team is dedicated to building strong business relationships and providing service excellence to support our customer’s business needs.

**SUMMARY - **_Yard Worker_**

**_ Shift:_** Saturday to Sunday; 06:00 AM to 04:00 PM.

Our Mission is to become the industry leader of the driver experience. We consider the driver to be the front line of our company. We strive to be consistently surpassing driver expectations by supporting all drivers in successfully meeting utilization targets while honoring home time. Our fleet team will be satisfied once our drivers have successfully met their full potential. As a leader within TransX, the position is expected to align with the TransX Core Values for Teamwork, Safety, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.

**KEY ACTIVITIES**

**Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Checking trailers and equipment on-site in the yard, opening and closing trailer doors, and verifying contents
- Checking fuel levels of equipment (trailers, including reefers) on the yard and prior to leaving, responsible for refueling any equipment found with low fuel levels.
- Recording identification numbers of equipment in yard, being prepared to walk the yard outdoors regardless of weather conditions (provided appropriate PPE)
- Verifying paperwork for all loads in the yard and that set temperatures are accurate, reporting any discrepancies to the onsite supervisor
- Updating spreadsheets in the computer system to accurately reflect equipment pool.
- Having the supervisor sign off on the reefer check that all loads have been accounted for, fuel levels, and set temperatures are sufficient.

**SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE**

**_ Experience_**
- Written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to read and understand the English language at a grade 12 level

**BENEFITS & PERKS**

**WHY JOIN TRANSX?**
- Large, Canadian owned company
- Operating for over 50 years
- Leading transportation and logistics services
- 11 Terminals across North America
- Competitive compensation
- Partnered training programs and learning supports

**BENEFITS**
- Comprehensive group health benefits
- RRSP company match programs
- Referral bonus program
- Training and tuition reimbursement

**RECOGNITION PROGRAMS**
- Annual employee recognition & appreciation events
- Years of service awards
- Employee spotlights in our TransX Newsletter
- Safety recognition
- Annual performance incentives

**OTHER PERKS**
- Employee and family assistance program
- Encouraged work-life balance
- Corporate discounts at partnered organizations (gyms, travel, clothing, equipment, etc.)
- Team environment
- Professional & personal growth

**APPLY TODAY**

If you have a passion for results and want to grow your career with a dynamic and growing industry leader, please submit your resume with a cover letter.
- TransX is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the individual and collective growth of our employees and a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace._