This job will be based out of Thunder Bay; 3-4 days per week working a somewhat flexible schedule from Wed to Sat.
The incumbent will be responsible for the safe delivery of bulk liquid products between Praxair production plants and customer sites. The driver must understand and complete all the required documentation for the DOT / Trans Canada and Praxair Policy.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Working up to 14 hour night shift; 60 hours per week. Shift is steady weekend nights to start. Shifts are bid on annually based on seniority.
•Drive for at least 2 hours steady.
•Loading and unloading trailers of cryogenics liquids.
•Perform vehicle inspections on equipment, including but not limited to, lifting the cab hood , inspecting the engine and components, topping up fluids, (oil, fuel, def) inspection of the 5th wheel coupling to the trailer by going underneath the trailer, and the engine / dog house compartment of the trailer.
•Ability to climb in and out of the cab numerous times in a day, using a three point safety stance. Cab is 3 feet off the ground.
•Loading and unloading trailers of cryogenics liquids.
•Ability to remove hoses up to 50 lbs, from trailer hose tubes and lift them, 3 to 4 feet off the ground and connect hoses to trailers and tanks, with 20 lbs hammers in some cases.
•Ability to climb up rear trailer step to open and close loading and offloading valves.
•Ability to climb up tractor rear deck to connect and disconnect hydraulic hoses.
•Stand outside for upwards of 1 hour monitoring the trailer unloading process.
•Completion of all associated paper work including Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).
•Read delivery meters / gauges and calculate volumes delivered.
•Operate a computer system at the terminal and in the cab, recording data and facilitating delivery requirements.
•Wear appropriate safety equipment – face shield, hard hat, hearing protection, shoes, gloves, Nomex.
•Perform Quality Assurance Tests on product and record results of test to meet HPFBI requirements.
•Mechanical aptitudes to trouble shoot equipment issues.
•Layover in the sleeper cab of the tractor or hotel as need dictates.
•Shovel snow away from tank entrance and unloading valves in winter.
•Professional manner at all times including when loading at plants and offloading at customers.
•Ability to work in unionized environment.
•Other duties as assigned by manager.
Job Related Qualifications:
•High school graduate or equivalent experience.
•Valid, incident free, applicable provincial Class 1Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
•Three (3) years Tanker Experience and Clean Abstract.
•Fast Card Approved.
•Knowledge of compressed gases and safe handling along with mechanical aptitude.
•Willing to apply policies, procedures and regulations.
•Safety and Customer focused.
Praxair Canada Inc. is committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.
Praxair Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.
