Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Pre-trip inspections(Involve walking, bending, lifting and releasing the king pin 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, approximately 15 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 remove all 10 cross bows) Climbing in and out of the tractor (approximately but not limiting to 2-4 times daily) Driving (Driving can vary between 1 to 4 hours sitting and shifting the transmission) 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) Maximizing load sizes 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.