AZ End dump Tandem US Company Driver

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

Job summary

Contrans Vrac in Ontario is seeking a Full Time Company Driver to haul bulk/dump products on Canada/US routes. You will perform pre-trip inspections, load/unload, tarp trailers, and maintain trailer and equipment while coordinating with dispatch.The role requires AZ license, CVOR, good driver record, 1 year heavy haul or 3 years over the road, and pre-employment drug testing. You will cross borders and operate tandem/tri-axle trailers with Peoplenet logging.

Qualifications

• Must have AZ license.
• Good CVOR and drivers abstract.
• Minimum 1 year heavy haul experience or 3 years over the road experience.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-trip inspections including climbing, lifting and checking kingpin and dolly legs.
• Load and off-load Bulk/Dump products.
• Tarp trailer tarps and secure loads.
• Clean trailers after unloading and maintain cleanliness.
• Cross borders between Canada and the U.S.
• Operate tandem and tri-axle trailers.
• Coordinate with dispatch, safety and maintenance.

Skills

CVOR knowledge

Driver's Abstract

Job description

• Type: Full Time - Single - Company Driver
• Route: Canada/US
• Openings: 3

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.