Yard Technician - Containers

Overview

Edge Transportation specializes in flat deck, heavy haul, and over-dimensional freight service throughout North America. From full truckload to less-than-truckload needs, our experienced operators ensure secure and efficient transport. In addition, we offer Drayage services, a specialty logistics service that carries freight containers over short distances as part of the intermodal shipping process. This includes moving containers between rail terminals, ocean ports, harbors, warehouses, and storage facilities. Drayage is an essential part of a larger logistics operation, requiring precise coordination, safety awareness, and operational efficiency. Edge Transportation is growing and is currently recruiting for a full-time Yard Technician to support our Regina terminal operations with a Monday to Friday schedule.

The following information describes the role and is not intended to be inclusive of all duties that may be required.

Scope Of Role

The Yard Technician plays a key role in maintaining efficient yard operations. This position is responsible for destuffing containers, moving trailers and containers within the yard, coordinating and dispatching outbound loads, and completing general operational paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Destuff (unload) containers and assist with material handling as required
• Move trailers and shipping containers within the yard using yard equipment
• Operate forklifts and top lift machines to handle containers and freight
• Spot trailers at docks and staging areas as directed
• Dispatch outbound loads and coordinate trailer movements
• Assist with shipping and receiving operations
• Complete required yard, dispatch, and operational paperwork accurately
• Maintain yard organization and cleanliness
• Load and unload trailers using proper load securement principles
• Actively promote health and safety through participation in Health & Safety Programs and Policies
• Safe operation of all equipment
• Report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately

What We Offer

What You Bring

Equal Opportunity

We love diversity! We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Edge Transportation is a member of the TF Energy Solutions Group of Companies.

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