Yard Shunt Truck Driver

Are you looking for something more than just a job? Are you looking for a community, a partnership, a team, and an opportunity to learn and grow in your career?

As one of world’s leading, and fastest-growing home furnishing retailers, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career.

The Role:

The Yard Shunt Truck Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers and containers within the yard, loading docks, and designated areas to support warehouse and transportation operations. This role ensures that trailers are positioned in a timely manner to maintain smooth loading and unloading processes and minimize downtime for both warehouse and driver teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate yard shunt truck (Ottawa/Jockey/Terminal tractor) to move trailers within the yard and between dock doors.
• Maintain accurate trailer inventory and communicate trailer movements with the dispatch or warehouse team.
• Inspect trailers and ensure they are in safe and serviceable condition before moving.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the shunt truck daily.
• Spot trailers at doors for loading and unloading according to the schedule.
• Assist with yard organization and ensure all equipment and trailers are parked safely and in designated areas.
• Maintain communication with warehouse supervisors, dispatchers, and incoming/outgoing drivers.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and yard rules.
• Report any damage, mechanical issues, or safety concerns immediately.
• Support other yard or warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Valid Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s license (depending on jurisdiction). 
• Clean driver’s abstract with a proven record of safe operation. 
• Minimum 1–2 years of shunt or truck driving experience preferred. 
• Strong understanding of yard safety protocols and trailer spotting procedures. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment in varying weather conditions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills. 
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.

What this role brings to you:

• The possibility of being part of a dynamic team and culture
• The opportunity to have a rewarding career with various prospects for career advancement across different functions and teams
• A great benefit package for full-time colleagues (including medical, vision, dental, life insurance)
• A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program available to you and your family.
• Paid Vacation
• An amazing colleague discount on all JYSK products
• On-Site free parking 
• Yearly allowance for work boots

What you bring to the role:

• Perform well with time sensitive deadlines
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Valid Class 1 driver’s license
• Minimum 1 year of previous driving experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, come join JYSK and experience it for yourself!

JYSK Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all candidates to apply.  Our company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where Colleagues can fully develop and utilize their talents and strengths. We consider all applications on the basis of the position requirements, and we do so without regard to any unrelated factor and/or characteristic.  Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.