Job Description SUMMARY A driver shall possess the ability to operate a Commercial Class 8 Motor Vehicle in a manner consistent with all applicable traffic and safety regulations. Must be able to 1 safely operate a Class 8 vehicle combination unit Tractor-Trailer in day-to-day interstate intrastate and international operations 2 provide service to customers in the loading delivery and unloading of a variety of liquid products to and from assigned locations and 3 perform all related duties associated with the pick-up and delivery of these liquid products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A driver will be experienced in the operation of a Class 8 Motor Vehicle with a satisfactory verifiable job performance and driving history. A driver will 1 Meet all Federal and State requirements for certification and possess a valid Class A CDL license with a hazardous materials endorsement for operation of a combination vehicle with air brakes including a current D.O.T. medical physical meeting the requirements set forth by 49 CFR Part 392.41 2 Have satisfactory verifiable previous experience andor appropriate training in the transportation of bulk liquid products 3 Be able to properly load and unload liquid products and perform all related duties including lifting and connecting hoses and fittings weighing up to 50 pounds as required 4 Be able to accurately and legibly complete all required paperwork associated with delivery of bulk liquid product including a daily record of duty status log in compliance with Federal State and Company requirements 5 Be able to read write speak understand and apply the English language including communication by telephone for receiving assignments directions and safety information 6 Be able to safely and correctly operate and maneuver including backing a combination Class 8 vehicle combination trailer unit under all types of circumstances inside cities on rural highways and within any close confines of a customers facilities 7 Be able to perform duties requiring repeated bending andor twisting of the waist neck shoulders wrists and arms twisting and rotating hands elbows and forearms kneeling squatting and rising to a standing position repeated gripping and grasping and operate vehicles foot pedals with feet 8 Be able to climb ladders including ascending and descending and balancing while performing physical activities in awkward positions while loading and unloading trailers 9 Be able to enter and exit the vehicle cab repeatedly which consists of climbing one to three steps assisted by gripping and holding with the hand onto a hand rail 10 Be able to drive for extended periods of time up to maximum allowable times in a safe manner under a variety of highway and weather conditions including night driving 11 Be able to read understand and apply information relating to trip planning for delivery of freight products including using a road atlas city maps and other geographical documents as necessary to plan trips and deliver product in a timely manner with minimum variance using the shortest correct legal route 12 Have the ability to positively communicate respond to and interact with other company personnel customers and the general public in day-to-day operations in a tactful and respectful manner 13 Be able to hook and unhook trailers as required and properly secure any valves hatches andor fittings 14 Be able to appraise evaluate and adequately respond to situational strain and emotional stress possess the abilities of reasoning recall attention judgment coordination and functional control 15 Be able to withstand abrupt duty hour changes irregular workrest cycles noise and vibration temperature and weather extremes irregular meals and delays 16 Be able to wear the required safety equipment including wear a respirator supplied air respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus while performing required duties 17 Be able to comply with all requirements as outlined in the Drivers Manual 18 Perform any and all other tasks assigned by management for which the employee is qualified and physically able to perform. Job Requirements EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Must have a High school diploma or GED. Six 6 months of driving experience required Job General Benefits Summary of Benefits for Martin Transport Inc. Drivers Excellent Pay Group Medical Insurance Group Dental Plan Vision Care Prescription Drug Cards Retirement Savings Plan Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP Martin Unit Purchase Plan for MMLP Group Life Insurance - 50000 plus additional 50000 AD&D Dependent Life Insurance - 5000 benefit amount Paid Vacation Pay based on previous year weekly average Holiday Pay Hospital Sick Pay Flexible Spending Accounts Annual Safety Bonus Program Quarterly Safety Bonus Program Quarterly Service Bonus Program Tenure Bonus Program Up to 5 of Line Haul Uniforms Driver Away Pay 10 bonus pay for out 14 days Bereavement Leave Pay Jury Duty Leave Pay DrugAlcohol Test Pay except pre-employment Trainee Pay Extra Pay for Driver Trainers - 50 per day Recruitment Bonus - Driver Referral Incentive Program 3000 for each new hire Lots of home time - 55 of our drivers are home daily 40 are home weekly