Yard & Equipment Coordinator

**Slingshot Transportation Inc.** **-**_Driven for Excellence - Powered by People_
- **Slingshot Transportation Inc. is expanding again We have an exciting new opportunity for a Yard and Equipment Supervisor to join our operations in Calgary**_
- **Salary: $55,000-$65,000 annual + paid overtime**_
- **Shift: Sunday to Thursday**_
- **Shift time: Early**_

**Position Purpose**:
1. Provide primary monitoring of all Calgary Yards, including capacity for equipment parking.

2. Provide support for the Yard & Equipment Supervisor as required.

3. Monitor and enforce all policies and procedures for all Slingshot Drivers, Outside Carriers, Vendors and report all issues and challenges to Management

4. Accurately and rapidly resolve issues and help mitigate delays

5. To ensure accurate, effective, and responsible use of equipment and that all equipment meets MTO & DOT safety & compliance requirements.

6. Ensure accurate reporting of all incidents that occur in the yards

7. Identify and recommend any required training to Management.

8. Participate in and conduct driver training as directed by Management.

9. Monitor yards for any safety concerns and report them to Management for a resolution.

10. Oversee the yard capacity for Slingshot equipment

**Accountability**:
1. The Yard & Equipment Coordinator, Calgary, is accountable to and supervised by the Terminal Manager, Calgary

2. In the absence of the Dispatch Supervisor, Calgary, you will report to the Dispatch Supervisor, Calgary

**Detailed responsibilities and expected results**:
**1. Ensure proper Yard Oversight by**:

- Monitor job performance of drivers, yard staff, shunters and provide feedback or suggested actions for training to Management.
- Monitor and enforce all policies and procedures for Slingshot Drivers, Outside Carriers and Vendors and report all issues and challenges to Management.
- Oversee the day-to-day of equipment coordinators in all yards.
- Ensure the completion of minor repairs to all types of equipment i.e., marker light, checking engine oil levels on reefers and/or any other minor repairs that can be completed in the yard
- Oversee timely monitoring of the reefers to make sure they are running properly and always remain fueled.
- Verify inspections of all inbound trailers for cleanliness, load bars and fuel level are being completed
- Monitor Drivers and yards, placement of equipment and ensure spotting is initiated as needed.
- Make certain that inspection of brakes for proper adjustment is completed daily.
- Monitor equipment for regular monthly safety audits. Action items that need to be addressed.
- Make sure yard checks are completed as required, minimum every two hours or as requested
- Ensure all personnel are wearing required PPE while in the yards
- Spot check Driver’s pre-trips, post-trips, load securement and truck cleanliness. Report concerns Management.
- Identifying any safety hazards or items that need to be addressed and report to Management.
- Ensure proper maintenance of the yards including container & garbage disposal to always be kept neat and tidy

**2. Ensure proper maintenance and accurate documentation of all equipment by**:

- Closely monitor Equipment Inspections for conformity and potential equipment repairs
- Advise drivers to perform repairs or move trucks or trailers for maintenance as needed
- Investigate and assess all reported equipment defects, and initiate repairs as per policies
- Liaise with Dispatch/vendors to arrange for maintenance, spare vehicles and ensure repairs are completed
- Ensure proper reporting of new or returned equipment to Michigan, while keeping up to date records
- Ensure collection of and accurate reporting of mileage as required by Safety & Compliance within expected time frames
- Support dispatch with the operation and monitoring of ELD software and trailer tracking
- Daily checks of Dashcams through Motive to ensure proper functioning and that all units are working properly.
- Oversee the reporting of accidents to ensure proper procedure and maintenance of records
- Investigation of damages ensuring proper reporting and report if progressive discipline as required
- Oversee Container and ordering of driver supplies
- Ensuring all trucks and trailers are inspected every 90 days
- Liaise with Calgary Dispatch to arrange the movement of equipment for repairs to be completed.
- Conduct regular safety audits on all equipment and initiate all required repairs.
- Initiate and be a part of the completion of the reporting and investigation of all accidents and/or incidents. Ensure proper reporting of accidents or incidents.
- Monitor and report any driver safety and compliance concerns Terminal Manager, Calgary.

**3. Contribute to Driver Training and Recruiting by**:

- Conduct required Driver Training as directed by Management
- Liaise with Management to determine drivers requiring mandatory/elective training
- Provide specific driver training for all new hires, and for existing