AZ End dump Tandem US Company Driver

Laidlaw Carriers Bulk; Grimsby; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrans Vrac is seeking an AZ End Dump Tandem Company Driver for Canada/US routes. You will perform pre-trip inspections, load/unload bulk materials, tarp and secure loads, and manage cross-border paperwork.

Must hold an AZ license with a clean CVOR and driving abstract. Physical fitness to climb 12 ft and lift 20–25 kg is required, with 1 year heavy haul or 3 years over-the-road experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to climb 12' in and out of dump trailers, and to lift 20–25 kg multiple times daily.
• Minimum 1 year heavy haul experience or 3 years over-the-road experience.
• AZ license required; CVOR and driving abstract must be clean and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Load and unload bulk/dump products.
• Tarp trailers and secure loads.
• Clean trailers after unloading, including frozen products.
• Cross-border duties between Canada and the U.S. and related paperwork (logbook, trip envelopes).
• Operate tandem and tri-axle trailers and manage equipment defects.
• Drive and operate vehicle across routes (1–4 hours driving blocks).
• Communicate with dispatch, safety, maintenance and customers.
• Keep vehicle clean and fuel as needed, using Peoplenet for logs.

Skills

Physically fit

Lifting 20-25 kg

Safety-minded

Climb 12 ft

Education

AZ license

High school diploma

Tools

Peoplenet

Trailer tarping equipment

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.

AZ End Dump Tandem Company Driver