Shunter Driver

Shunter Driver


Company
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Location
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Trabajo.org
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Job Description
Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais. - As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only._ - Shunter Driver On-Call Position As a shunter driver, you’ll be responsible for the safe movement and parking of trailers around our often tight sites. The job role of a shunter driver involves the following duties: - Ensuring the safe movement of large vehicles and trailers (53’ dry box, flat beds and other custom trailers) around a construction site; - Adhering to health and safety guidelines; - Inspecting vehicles and trailers; - Coupling and uncoupling trailers; - Safely parking trailers; - Maneuvering loaded and empty trailers; - Showing respect and concern for work equipment; - Being autonomous, available, cautious, courteous, and resourceful; - Assist with other duties as assigned by supervisor Requirements: - Valid driver's license with appropriate class and endorsements and valid to drive in N-America (Canada, USA, Mexico); - Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position; - Experience in operating trucks and trailers; - Ability to maneuver vehicles in tight spaces; - Experience in driving heavy machinery and loading and unloading will be an asset; - Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures; - Good communication skills to coordinate with dispatcher and other team members; - Flexibility to work varied hours and shifts, including at times, nights, weekends and holidays; - Ability to drive an automatic and manual transmission trucks and shunt trucks; - Have good skills to maneuver equipment in reverse; - Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to: coupling and uncoupling trailers, climbing in and out of vehicles crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, sometimes for extended amounts of time; lifting at least 75lbs unassisted, etc.; Full list of essential functions will be sent in the offer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions; - Fluent in English, both written and spoken; French is an asset; - Ability to travel using various forms of transportation, sometimes internationally; - Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization. - Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry._

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