CDL A x Driver - Tanker Endorsement Required

USALCO•Mena, AR

About The Position

USALCO, LLC is seeking a safety-focused CDL A Driver to operate company tractor-tankers and deliver chemical products to customer sites ranging from large cities to small towns. The role requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented, results-driven team player who can also work independently and incorporate safety and quality into daily decisions. The driver communicates effectively with Transportation, Manufacturing, Safety, customers, and other parties, and works cooperatively with site management and employees. The position involves complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) and USALCO standards and policies, safely transporting USALCO-branded products across state lines as needed, and performing the work involved in loading and unloading chemical products. This includes product transfer, quality analysis, quality documentation, and customer-required certificates of analysis. The employee also attends monthly safety meetings and may perform housekeeping and other safety-related duties as directed. The role requires overtime, physical labor, and changing shifts as business needs require. Essential physical activities include lifting 80 to 100 pounds, handling product delivery hoses, climbing on loading racks and tankers, traversing ship ladders and catwalks, working in confined spaces as needed, and driving a standard or automatic transmission for the duration of an assigned shift in accordance with DOT guidelines. Applicants must pass a USALCO road test, hold and maintain a current Interstate DOT Class A driver medical card, and pass required DOT drug and alcohol testing. A TWIC card is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire; the company pays for the card.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Current Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazardous Materials endorsements.
Three years of Cargo Tank experience.
Driving record covering more than three years with no accidents or moving violations.
No DUI or DWI.
Pass a road test administered by USALCO.
Able to complete and maintain a driver's log book or onboard computer with an electronic logging system.
Have a TWIC card or obtain one within 90 days after hire; the company pays for the card.
Pass and maintain a current Interstate DOT Class A driver medical card.
Pass the DOT pre-employment drug and alcohol test and any required random DOT drug tests after employment.
Able to routinely lift 80 to 100 pounds and handle product delivery hoses measuring 2 to 3 inches in diameter and 22 feet in length.
Able to routinely climb on and off loading racks and tankers for loading and venting or unloading.
Able to traverse ship ladders, catwalks, and close quarters, and work in confined spaces as needed.
Able to sit and drive a standard or automatic transmission for the duration of an assigned shift while complying with DOT driving guidelines.
Organizational and planning skills.
Dependable, flexible, and able to respond on short notice to meet customer requirements.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to work overtime, perform physical labor, and work changing shifts as required.

Responsibilities

Drive USALCO tractor-tankers safely on all types of roadways to deliver products to customer sites.
Follow DOT and USALCO standards and policies, including hours-of-service requirements and pre- and post-trip procedures.
Meet applicable safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Load and unload chemical products, including product transfer, quality analysis, quality documentation, and customer-required certificates of analysis.
Communicate professionally with USALCO employees, contractors, vendors, and customers, and maintain effective communication with Transportation, Manufacturing, Safety, and customers.
Attend monthly safety meetings.
Work with site management and employees to determine needs and priorities.
Maintain a professional appearance while wearing a company uniform.
Transport USALCO-branded products safely across state lines as needed.
Perform non-driving housekeeping and safety-related tasks when directed, and other duties supporting business goals and objectives.
Maintain a driver's log book or onboard computer using an electronic logging system.
Work overtime, perform physical labor, and work changing shifts as required by business needs.