AZ End dump US Company Driver

Contrans Vrac; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrans Vrac in Niagara Region is seeking a Full Time Company Driver for Canada/US routes. You will handle loading, unloading bulk and dump products, tarp trailers, and perform pre-trip inspections as part of daily duties.

The role requires an AZ license, clean CVOR and drivers abstract, ability to lift 20–25 kg, and cross-border driving. Physical work includes climbing trailers and equipment, with 1–4 hours of driving at times, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to climb trailers and perform lifting tasks.
• CVOR and driving abstract must be good.
• AZ license required to operate across Canada/US borders.
• Pre-trip inspections and safety checks are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspections and report any defects.
• Load and unload bulk/dump products.
• Tarp trailers and secure loads.
• Clean and prep trailers for next use.
• Handle cross bows on top of trailers and remove as needed.
• Drive on Canada/US routes with varying daily hours.
• Interact with dispatch, safety, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Pre-trip inspections

Safe operation of equipment

Knowledge of axle weights

Driving safety

Education

AZ license

CVOR knowledge

Tools

Peoplenet

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.