Truck to Truck Technician

Responsibilities

• Safely operate yard vehicles to transfer bins, vans, trailers, and tanker trucks throughout the facility.
• Support cross-docking operations by promptly positioning inbound and outbound equipment at assigned docks to allow for quick unloading and reloading with minimal storage.
• Ensure wheel chocks and jack stands are in place and functioning properly before transport.
• Review MSDS or manifests when handling new hazardous materials.
• Respond to and clean up spills using proper safety protocols.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections including brakes, fuel levels, tire pressure, lights, and fluid systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Accurately placard and stage equipment in compliance with permitted storage requirements.
• Manoeuvre vehicles safely within tight and busy yard environments while observing posted speed limits and site driving rules.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 0–3 years in a similar driving or logistics support role.
• Certifications: Valid driver’s license required; forklift certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong spatial awareness and decision-making under minimal supervision.
• Mechanically inclined and safety conscious.
• Able to plan and execute work efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: frequent lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs., occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, walking, bending, climbing, and use of hands and feet for vehicle operation.
• Must pass a respirator fit test and work safely in outdoor environments.
• Operate cars, small and large trucks with both automatic and manual transmissions within the yard.
• Support movement of vehicles required for real-time dock scheduling.
• Less than 10% travel.
• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions.