Bob Truck Driver (Tank Wagon Driver)

DICKERSON TRANSPORTATION GROUP•Jackson, MS

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Bob Truck Driver (Tank Wagon Driver) operates a bobtail truck to deliver petroleum products to customers. The position reports to the Dispatcher and follows instructions to transport and deliver goods safely and efficiently while complying with traffic laws, safety regulations, DOT and Hazmat requirements, and company procedures. The driver loads and unloads fuel tankers, measures deliveries, handles required labeling and records, and uses loading arms, card readers, auxiliary pumps, spill kits, and fire extinguishers. The role also includes inspecting and maintaining the vehicle and related equipment, reporting malfunctions and operating discrepancies, completing required paperwork and daily logs, and providing courteous customer service. The work involves operating a vehicle for extended periods, climbing steps and ladders, handling hoses and fittings, and working outdoors in varied weather and occasionally around fumes, airborne particles, or hazardous chemicals. The driver must be able to communicate in English, understand highway signs and signals, and complete basic arithmetic and written records.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience driving a bob truck (tank wagon).
Class B commercial driver's license; Class A is preferred.
Proper Hazmat and tanker training endorsements.
Current MVR that meets company driving-record standards.
Meet company physical and medical requirements.
TWIC Card for terminal access.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including regularly lifting or moving hoses and fittings weighing up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling with a maximum force of 75 pounds.
Ability to climb steps and ladders and sit in a trailer cab for periods of up to eight hours while operating a manual clutch and pedals.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Ability to use a high degree of attention and dexterity when controlling a tractor trailer or bobtail to prevent damage to property and vehicle equipment.

Nice To Haves

Class A commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

Follow Dispatcher instructions and safely and efficiently deliver goods from one location to another.
Transport loads over required routes to their destinations while observing traffic laws and safety regulations.
Load and unload fuel tankers, follow safety guidelines, label materials, and maintain paperwork and records.
Use loading arms and card readers at rack facilities, auxiliary pumps, spill kits, and fire extinguishers.
Unload and measure the amount delivered at each location and follow DOT and Hazmat safety precautions.
Clean spills and inspect the tanker to reduce the chance of accidents.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness and replace gaskets, hoses, and related items as necessary.
Complete and transmit paperwork in accordance with company procedures.
Perform safety inspections on trucks, equipment, and facilities as required by company policy.
Check oil, water, fuel, tires, and tank-related items daily and prepare maintenance service write-ups.
Report equipment malfunctions, concerns, and operating discrepancies to Management or the Dispatcher.
Provide prompt and courteous customer service and deal tactfully and diplomatically with customers, employees, and guests.
Promote and support company image standards and follow applicable city, county, and state regulations and company policies and procedures.
Post and verify hours worked daily or maintain daily logs as required by DOT.
Work safely and report accidents and incidents immediately to Dispatch.
Use tools such as wire cutters and screwdrivers for occasional work on top of tankers, including probe replacements if needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.