SUMMARY

Transport Driver is responsible for transporting and offloading Propane and Petroleum products and raw materials to wholesale customers and retail bulk facilities. Inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

• Loads, secures, transports, and delivers, and unloads propane / petroleum to and from specified destinations.
• Inspects transport vehicle and notifies supervisor of needed equipment, supplies, or routine maintenance.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with regulations and company procedures. Operates truck in accordance to established safety procedures.
• Engages in daily interaction with customers and provides exceptional customer service by supplying service information and answering inquiries.
• Requires mandatory weekend work.
• Ensures all DOT requirements are always met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have valid driver’s license
• Class A, CDL license with Hazmat & Tanker Endorsement
• TWIC Card required
• 2-year CDL License preferred
• Must be able to pass CETP
• Desire to grow and accelerate with the company
• Good customer relations
• Must have a positive, upbeat attitude

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Driving a company vehicle. This job operates in the field, and you will be entering the customers’ homes and/or place of business. Working in hot attics or cold places must always provide an excellent and positive attitude toward the customer. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee is occasionally exposed to small working spaces, fumes, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions due to weather.

• Must have a valid Class A CDL driver’s license with Haz Mat & Tanker Endorsement
• Must provide driving record with under 2 points
• Deliver goods while operating a tractor-trailer truck, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning several states.
• Load and unload cargo.
• Record amount and type of cargo being delivered.
• Take orders for new delivers.
• Drive long distances.
• Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows.
• Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road.
• Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion.
• Follow all applicable traffic laws.
• Inspect their trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects they find.
• Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
• Keep a log of their activities.
• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Keep their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order.
• Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking.
• Get goods to client on time.
• Take rest periods during trip.
• Transport hazardous materials.
• Take special precautions while driving.
• Buy or lease trucks from other companies.
• Find and keep clients.
• Maintain log of trips.
• 1 – 2 years driving experience