Laidlaw Bulk is hiring company drivers for long-haul trips with an end dump trailer. Routes are predominantly in the Quebec region heading out west to Ontario, Michigan and occasionally, southern parts of the USA. We are looking for Company drivers that live within the Quebec region to fill these roles. Our Terminal is located in Beloeil.
If you’re a responsible, dependable, and committed driver, we invite you to apply below to chat with our recruiter.
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Lots of mileage opportunity
- Retention bonuses
- Referral bonuses
- Paid training
- Modern Fleet that's well maintained (Keep your truck)
- Dedicated trailers
- Paid bi-weekly direct deposit
- Health Benefits
- Consistent year-round work
- Flexible schedules
To apply you must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of 2 years consecutive verifiable experience as a long haul driver or in a similar role.
- Clean Driver's Abstract (within reason)
- Clean criminal background
- Possess a passport
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
- Must be willing to sleep in the truck (this is an OTR job)
- 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 3 years heavy haul experience
***Heavy-haul experience, End-dump experience, and possessing a fast card will be considered an asset.
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
- Climbing in and out of the tractor (approximately but not limiting to 2-4 times daily)
- Driving for extended periods of time
- 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 on a daily basis
- Keeping Truck clean inside
- Use of electronic Logging device
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $1,400.00-$2,500.00 per week
Benefits:
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- Trucking: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 1 Licence (required)
- Passport (preferred)
- FastCard (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
