Bulk tandem End dump AZ Owner Operator

Contrans Vrac; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrans Vrac seeks an experienced truck driver with an AZ license for cross-border operations in Ontario. The role involves pre-trip inspections, loading/unloading bulk materials, and operating tractor-trailers across routes.

You will tarp and secure loads on dump trailers, climb into trailers, and perform routine maintenance while ensuring safety standards and accurate paperwork are maintained.

Qualifications

• Must hold AZ license and have valid driving credentials.
• CVOR and driving abstract must be current.
• Prefer heavy haul experience and cross-border know-how.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspections, including climbing and lifting tasks as described.
• Load and unload bulk/dump products efficiently and safely.
• Operate tractor-trailer, including shifting and long-distance driving between facilities.
• Tarp trailers and secure loads, including dump trailers.
• Maintain trailer and equipment cleanliness and report defects.
• Complete paperwork (logbooks, trip envelopes, customs) accurately.

Skills

AZ license

CVOR

Driver's Abstract

Heavy haul experience

Physically fit

Cross-border knowledge

Job description

• 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 on a daily basis
• Keeping Truck clean inside
• Use of electronic Logging device

Interacts With:

• Dispatch
• Customer
• Safety department
• Other drivers
• Maintenance Dept

Equipment / Tools Used:

• Tractor-Trailer End dump tandem and tri axle dump
• 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 yearr heavy haul experience
• Or 3 years over the road experience Licenses / Certificates: AZ license
• Qualifications / Skills: Good CVOR and good Drivers Abstract

Are you legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Open Work Permit Holder) ?