Class A CDL Tanker Truck Driver

Bakelite•Lufkin, TX

About The Position

At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today. We’re Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you’ll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands. Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World. It’s Better with Bakelite. Class A CDL Tanker Truck Driver: The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World You’ll value safety. You’ll maintain a good safety record concerning accidents or incidents demonstrating a strong commitment to safety protocols and regulations in hazardous material transportation. Efficient Delivery. You’ll aim to achieve a high on-time delivery rate, ensuring timely and reliable service for clients while optimizing route planning to reduce fuel consumption. Regulatory Compliance. You’ll consistently adhere to all federal and state regulations regarding hazardous materials, resulting in successful inspections and a reputation for reliability among clients and regulatory agencies. It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it. We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development. Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet. Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities. We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career. Life in Lufkin: Located northeast of Houston, Lufkin is just 60 miles west from the Texas-Louisiana border. Surrounded by vast areas of pine trees, Lufkin has a rich history of manufacturing in lumber and paper. Explore downtown Lufkin, home to many restaurants, shops and historic architecture. Other attractions to check out include the Ellen Trout Zoo, the Texas Forestry Museum and the Naranjo Museum of Natural History. Lufkin has lots of outdoor nature areas to explore. The city is the headquarters for all four U.S. National Forests and two U.S. National Grasslands located in Texas. Learn more about Lufkin

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Current Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Minimum of two (2) years verifiable commercial driving experience.
Has one (1) or fewer chargeable or preventable motor vehicle accidents within the year preceding the date of application.
Has one (1) or fewer violations of motor vehicle laws (other than violations involving parking only) within the year preceding the date of application.
Must have all required DOT certifications by hire date to include Tanker Endorsement, HazMat Endorsement, and Valid DOT Medical Card.
Must comply facial hair guidelines for respirator usage (clean shaven).

Nice To Haves

Experience with ELD (Electronic Logging Device).
One (1) or more years of experience driving a Cargo Tank.
Experience handling of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

Pulling a tanker to designated customer/supplier location using designated routes.
Delivering product safely by understanding and following SOP's.
Maintaining a professional appearance for yourself and Bakelite’s equipment.
Adhering to all rules and regulations of both Bakelite and DOT to safely operate company cargo tank vehicles.
Maintaining a clean driving record while providing exceptional customer focus to both internal and external customers.
Safely loading and off-loading chemical products.
Work schedules can include variable start times, weekends, and holidays, according to DOT driver regulations.