Driver (Delivery or Treater)

Midland Relief Driver

Class A CDL with Hazmat and tanker endorsements

Some experience required

 

Job Overview:
Primarily responsible for providing customer delivery of chemicals and safely operating a diesel, multi-geared bobtail truck/pup and/or tractor- trailer combination vehicle over heavily congested city highways, rolling and mountainous terrain, rural and oil lease roads. Responsible for the preventative maintenance of any type of vehicle used to deliver chemicals to customers, plants and/or warehouse locations.
Main Responsibilities:
• Load trailers and schedule daily runs to meet customer delivery requirements
• Maintain truck and equipment in a safe and operable condition at all times by performing daily and periodic mechanical and safety inspections
• Responsible for accurate up-to-date delivery location maps, and operates in accordance with DOT regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials in accordance with homeland security requirements and guidelines
• Maintain driver's hours of service by using electronic logs.
• Maintain regular communication with sales and supervisor in order to report field problems and/or safety hazards
• Wear appropriate safety gear at all times during delivery operations
• Keeps current on safety techniques and take advantage of all opportunities to improve driving and safety skills
• Recognize and avoid safety hazards in the work environment
Basic/Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum high school graduate or GED
• Must have a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by the state in which the candidate resides with all the relevant endorsements (X – HazMat & Tanker required)
• Three (2) years commercial driving experience, compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and DOT regulations, in the past five years required
• Acceptable motor vehicle record (3 years)
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with the operation of forklifts, drum dollies, trailer hoists, chemical pumps, hoses, meters, printers and gauges
• Experience with handling products in various types of packages including bulk, drums, Porta-Feeds and mini/micro-feed units
• Experience in customer relations
• Experience performing warehouse duties, which include preventative maintenance duties, inventory and ordering of chemicals, receiving incoming shipments, organizing warehouse for safe and efficient chemical storage, operation of customized chemical manufacturing equipment and the upkeep of warehouse grounds
• Awareness of chemical safety and the measures to take in the event of skin contact or spill
• Working indoors and outdoors, with driving involved. Employee could be faced with working in temperature extremes. Employee must be able to lift and carry 100 pounds, manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude helpful. Use of safety equipment to include, but not limited to: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, gloves, and H2S Monitor as required or needed.