AZ End dump US Company Driver

Contrans Vrac; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrans Vrac in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a full-time company driver for Canada/US cross-border routes. Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, loading/unloading bulk products, tarp operations, and trailer/tractor handling.

Candidates should have 1+ year heavy haul or 3+ years over-the-road experience, AZ license, clean CVOR and driver abstract, and be prepared for pre-employment drug testing. Physical fitness and safety-conscious work are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to climb 12’ in/out of dump trailers.
• Must be able to lift 20–25 kg of material in/out of trailers.
• Minimum of 1 year heavy haul experience or 3 years over the road.
• Licenses/certificates: AZ license; CVOR and valid driver’s abstract; pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Pre-trip inspections and vehicle safety checks.
• Loading and unloading bulk and dump products.
• Tarping trailers and operating tarp equipment.
• Cleaning trailers inside and out after unloading.
• Operate and monitor equipment; handle cross bows and trailer components.
• Drive routes Canada to the U.S. and back as required.

Skills

CVOR

Drivers Abstract

Cross-border experience

Education

AZ license

CVOR

Drivers Abstract

Tools

None

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.