Tanker Driver

Definition: Working under the supervision of Dispatchers, Commercial Truck Drivers (CTD) transports a variety of hazardous chemicals. CMT’s must be knowledgeable of safety regulations and protocols for transporting hazardous chemicals. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Status: HOURLY

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of Dispatchers, this position follows safety laws and keep records of their activity to ensure that hazardous chemicals are appropriately tracked and accounted for at all stages of transport. CTD will work as a liaison to the customer and use discretion to address any concerns as well as answer non-routine correspondence. This position deals with a diverse group of important external customers and contacts as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified deliveries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to strict safety protocols.

2. Be knowledgeable of regulations regarding transportation of hazardous substances, including what permits are required along the planned route

3. Ensure hazardous chemicals are appropriately tracked and accounted for at all stages of transport.

4. Ensure chemicals are properly labeled and no trailers are leaking or otherwise improperly prepared for shipping.

5. Ensure safe and timely delivery.

6. Maintain shipping papers and emergency contact information in designated area of the truck.

7. Ensure cargo is secure to prevent spilling during transport.

8. Assist with providing solutions to potential late deliveries.

9. Follow safety procedures regarding loading, unloading, parking and route restrictions.

10. Secure appropriate signatures on all relevant shipping paperwork.

11. Submit paperwork to various departments following completion of delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to drive 2/3 axle truck trailer combination.

2. Connect and disconnect hoses and fittings to trailers and customer storage tanks.

3. Monitor valves and gauges while loading and unloading product.

4. Inspect hatches and valves.

5. Perform DOT pre and post trip vehicle inspections of truck and trailer.

6. Fuel tractor when necessary.

7. Complete DOT hours of service log book.

8. Drive on and off scales for truck and trailer tare and gross weights.

9. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, crawl, twist neck and waist, power grasp, push and pull. The employee is also frequently required to walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. At least three (3) years’ experience in Transportation responsibilities and procedures.

2. Must have high school diploma or equivalent

3. Must be computer literate.

Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team

Minimum Qualifications:

1. At least three (3) years’ experience in Transportation responsibilities and procedures.

2. Must have high school diploma or equivalent

3. Must be computer literate.

Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team