Chemical Shuttle Driver (Nights)

Colonial Group Inc•Savannah, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Chemical Shuttle Drivers play a critical role in the continued success of Colonial by safely and efficiently transporting chemical products between company locations and designated terminals through scheduled shuttle runs. This position is a night shift role operating Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work as needed. Drivers will begin their shift at approximately 4:00 PM and typically work 10–11-hour shifts depending on route and workload. Drivers will complete nightly shuttle runs from Savannah to Charlotte or Atlanta utilizing a dry van trailer in a drop-and-hook operation with no-touch freight.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements is required.
2+ years of professional driving experience is required.
Ability to work night shift schedules and extended hours as business demands require.
Basic computer skills inclusive of understanding and utilizing electronic logs, employee time reporting, and utilization of e-mail are required.

Nice To Haves

Previous tanker, chemical, petroleum, or hazardous material transportation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete nightly shuttle runs between Savannah and assigned terminal locations including Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA.
Perform drop-and-hook trailer exchanges in a safe and efficient manner.
Safely transport chemical products between designated company and terminal locations.
Operate dry van equipment in accordance with company and DOT safety standards.
Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and in-transit inspections.
Maintain driver logs in accordance with state and federal guidelines and DOT regulations.
Maintain equipment in clean, organized, and safe working condition.
Inspect truck equipment and trailers to ensure safe operation.
Follow all company safety procedures, DOT regulations, and hazardous material handling requirements.
Other duties as assigned.