AZ Bulk Tandem Open board US Owner Operator

Contrans Vrac; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrans Vrac is seeking a full‑time Company Driver to operate on Canada/US routes. The role involves loading, unloading bulk and dump products, tarping trailers, and performing pre‑trip inspections. You will cross borders as needed and maintain accurate logs and paperwork.

The ideal candidate has an AZ license with a solid driver abstract and CVOR, physical fitness to handle heavy lifting, and the ability to work across multiple facilities and shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to climb 12’ in and out of dump trailers several times daily.
• Must be able to lift 20–25 kg of material in and out of trailers multiple times daily.
• Must have AZ license and a clean safety record (CVOR/Driver Abstract).

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Load and unload bulk or dump products.
• Tarpaulin operation on dump trailers.
• Clean trailers after unloading and manage equipment in transit.
• Cross-border coordination Canada/US during routes.
• Complete all paperwork (logbooks, trip envelopes).
• Familiarity with Peoplenet electronic logging device.

Skills

Physical fitness

Cross-border experience

Safety compliance

Vehicle inspection

Education

AZ license

CVOR / driver safety record

Tools

Tandem & tri axle trailers

Job description

• Position #: 1439
• Type: Full Time - Single - Company Driver
• Route: Canada/US
• Openings: 2

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pre-trip inspections(Involve walking, bending, lifting and releasing the kingpin from the fifth wheel, approximately 50 pounds pulling force and winding dolly legs up or down, approximately 10 pounds force on the crank)
• Loading and off loading Bulk / Dump products
• Tarping (Opening and closing the trailer tarp on dump trailers, approximately15 pounds force twisting the tarp crank to open and up to 60 pounds pulling to close)
• Cleaning Trailers out (Sweeping the trailer after unloading – climbing,bending and walking.)
• Cleaning Trailers with Frozen product in side
• Removal of cross bows along the top of trailer (Requires hammer to removeall 10 cross bows)
• Climbing in and out of the tractor (approximately but not limiting to 2-4times daily)
• Driving (Driving can vary between 1 to 4 hours sitting and shifting thetransmission)
• Walking on uneven ground at different facilities while loading and off loading
• Dealing with Malfunctioning equipment (Trailer doors could get stuck,Trailer bows not easily coming out, issues with trapping system that may need extra force)
• Knowledge of axle weights
• Safe operation of equipment

Sub-Functions:

• All paperwork (logbook, customs, trip envelopes)
• Writing up equipment with defects
• Fueling of truck
• Keeping Truck clean inside
• Use of electronic Logging device (Peoplenet)

Interacts With:

• Dispatch
• Customer
• Safety department
• Other drivers
• Maintenance Dept

Equipment / Tools Used:

• Tandem and tri axle trailers
• Various tools for loading, unloading and cleaning of unit

Employment Requirements:

• Must be physically fit to climb 12’ in & out of dump trailers, approximately but not
• limiting to 2-4 times daily
• Must be able to lift 20 to 25 kg’s of material in & out of trailers, approximately but not limiting to 2-4 times daily
• Must be able to cross various borders between Canada and the U.S Minimum of 1 years heavy haul experience
• Or 3 years over the road experience Licenses / Certificates: AZ license
• Qualifications / Skills: Good CVOR and good Drivers Abstract
• We require a pre employment drug and alcohol testing.