Job Title
Safely, efficiently, and courteously transport petroleum products to company operations and commercial accounts to assure a high level of customer satisfaction. Essential functions include performing a vehicle inspection check, safely and timely loading and driving the truck, utilizing computerized technology, maintaining a neat personal appearance, promoting good customer relations, maintaining a clean and organized truck, and reporting all accidents, spills, or wrong deliveries.
Highly competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits include paid weekly, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, company-provided life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off and 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, discounts on products and services, work uniform and boot allowance, prescriptions safety glasses allowance, paid training, and opportunities for growth.
Other tasks include performing other work-related duties as assigned. Experience required includes delivery drivers being at least 21 years of age and previous truck driving experience is preferred. Other attributes required include dependability, commitment to exceptional customer service, ability to work independently, and the desire to work as part of a team. Education preferred includes a high school diploma or equivalent.
Certifications and testing required include a Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker and hazardous materials endorsement, CETP training and certification, passing a D.O.T. physical, and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
Drivers frequently deal with customers and other employees, including dispatchers, service technicians, other drivers, and office personnel. The driver makes decisions regarding route planning and whether to make a delivery based on safety issues and weather concerns, with other decisions made with input from appropriate dispatch personnel.
Safety considerations relate to safe operation of the transport truck and the safe and accurate transfer of petroleum products from the vehicle to the appropriate tank. Any accidents, spills, overfills, or wrong deliveries are immediately reported to the employee's supervisor. Equipment used includes a tractor and trailer, hose / nozzle, loading rack, wrenches, safety equipment, and chock blocks. Technology used includes an IPad used to track most aspects of product delivery and DOT regulations.
Work environment involves approximately 60%-80% of the time spent driving the transport vehicle in all weather conditions, with the remainder of the time spent unloading and offloading product. Temperatures can vary from below zero to above 90 degrees, depending on the time of year. There is exposure to fumes from liquid petroleum products, moderate truck and pump noise and vibration while driving, and physical requirements include frequent sitting, occasional walking and standing, occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, frequent use of the hands / arms to reach, feel, handle, pull or lift, and frequent communication involving both talking and listening.
Licenses & Certifications Preferred : CDL A Commercial Driver
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Transport Driver • Bellows Falls, VT, US