Class A CDL Driver - Tanker Endorsement Required

USALCO•Dalton, GA

15h

About The Position

USALCO, LLC is seeking a safety-conscious, detail-oriented Class A CDL Driver to operate company tractor-tankers and deliver chemical products to customer sites ranging from large cities to small towns. The driver is expected to work independently while contributing to a team, incorporate safety and quality into daily decisions, and communicate effectively with Transportation, Manufacturing, Safety, customers, contractors, vendors, and other employees. The role includes driving in accordance with DOT and USALCO standards, loading and unloading chemical products, completing product transfers and quality-related documentation, and performing associated safety and housekeeping tasks. The driver must be able to meet customer and business needs, including overtime, changing shifts, short-notice requirements, physical labor, and interstate transportation as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 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 at least three years with no accidents or moving violations.
No DUI or DWI.
Must pass a road test administered by USALCO.
Organizational and planning skills.
Dependability, flexibility, and ability to respond on short notice to meet customer requirements.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must have a TWIC card or obtain one within 90 days after hire; the company pays for the card.
Ability to routinely lift 80 to 100 pounds and handle product delivery hoses measuring 2 to 3 inches in diameter and 22 feet in length.
Ability to routinely climb to and from loading racks and tankers for loading, venting, and unloading.
Ability to traverse ship ladders, catwalks, and close quarters.
Ability to work in confined spaces as needed.
Must pass and maintain a current Interstate DOT Class A driver medical card.
Must pass the DOT pre-employment drug and alcohol test and any required random DOT drug tests after employment.
Ability to sit and drive a standard or automatic transmission for the duration of an assigned shift while complying with DOT driving guidelines.

Responsibilities

Operate USALCO tractor-tankers safely on varied roadways and deliver products to customer sites.
Follow DOT and USALCO standards and policies, including hours-of-service requirements and pre-trip and post-trip procedures.
Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment and meet all job safety requirements.
Perform tasks involved in loading and unloading chemical products, including product transfer, quality analysis, quality documentation, and customer-required certificates of analysis.
Attend monthly safety meetings.
Communicate professionally with USALCO employees, contractors, vendors, and customers.
Maintain a professional appearance while wearing a company uniform.
Work with site management and employees to determine needs and priorities.
Work overtime, perform physical labor, and work changing shifts as business requirements dictate.
Transport USALCO-branded products across state lines as needed.
Perform non-driving housekeeping and safety-related tasks when directed by a supervisor.
Perform other duties in support of business goals and objectives.
Complete and maintain a driver logbook or onboard computer using an electronic logging system.