AZ End dump US Company Driver

Laidlaw Carriers Bulk; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrans Vrac in Windsor, ON is hiring a Full Time - Company Driver for Canada/US routes. You will perform pre-trip inspections, load and unload bulk products, tarp trailers, and operate Peoplenet ELDs while maintaining safe trucking practices.

Requirements include AZ license, CVOR/good Driver's Abstract, and minimum 1 year heavy haul or 3 years over-the-road experience. Cross-border duties and compliance with border procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to climb 12’ in & out of dump trailers, approx 2–4 times daily.
• Must be able to lift 20–25 kg out of trailers, approx 2–4 times daily.
• Minimum 1 year heavy haul experience or 3 years over-the-road experience.
• AZ license is required; CVOR and Driver's Abstract are required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-trip inspections and handling of equipment (e.g., kingpin, 50 lb pull, 10 lb crank).
• Loading and unloading bulk/dump products.
• Tarping trailers on dump units; operate tarp crank with loads.
• Cleaning trailers after unloading; climbing and walking on uneven ground.
• Remove cross bows along trailer top; inspect for stuck doors/bows.
• Drive Canada/US routes; manage shifting transmissions.
• Address malfunctioning equipment or trapped doors/bows safely.
• Maintain knowledge of axle weights and safe vehicle operation.

Skills

Physically fit

Heavy haul experience

Cross-border experience

Ability to lift heavy loads

Education

AZ license

CVOR & Driver's Abstract

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 truckKeeping 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.