AZ End dump US Company Driver

Contrans Vrac; Grimsby; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrans Vrac in Canada is seeking a full-time company driver for Canada/US routes. Openings: 6.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, load/unload bulk materials, tarp trailers, and handle cross-border duties. Applicants must be physically fit and able to lift 20–25 kg multiple times daily, with a valid AZ license and good driving record. A pre-employment drug test is required.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to climb 12 ft in/out of dump trailers.
• Must be able to lift 20–25 kg in/out of trailers (2–4 times daily).
• Experience: minimum 1 year heavy haul or 3 years over-the-road.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-trip inspections and equipment checks.
• Load and unload bulk/dump products.
• Tarpping and un-tarping dump trailers.
• Clean trailers after unloading.
• Complete paperwork: logbook, trip envelopes.
• Operate equipment safely and deal with malfunctions.
• Communicate with dispatch and safety department.
• Cross-border driving Canada/US as required.

Skills

Physically fit

Able to lift 20-25 kg

Good CVOR and driving record

Education

AZ license

Job description

• Type: Full Time - Single - Company Driver
• Route: Canada/US
• Openings: 6

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.