Class A CDL Truck Driver

PENCCO, Inc•Gadsden, AL

9h•$32 - $34

About The Position

Pencco, Inc. is hiring an OTR/Regional truck driver to operate a truck and tanker trailer safely while loading and delivering hazmat chemical products to customers. The driver is expected to represent the company professionally and follow applicable company, industry, and governmental safety requirements. The role may involve a sleeper tractor and being out of town for 5–6 days at a time. Standard workdays may be any day from Monday through Sunday, following the posted schedule unless dispatch or the plant manager arranges a change. The driver loads and unloads tanker products, transports loads to their destinations, maintains accurate daily Samsara ELD logs, completes required paperwork, keeps the vehicle clean, conducts safety inspections, and promptly reports accidents, spills, incidents, and equipment concerns. The position also includes other tasks assigned by the plant manager or dispatch and requires compliance with city, county, state, and federal regulations. The work includes extended periods sitting in a truck cab and physical tasks such as handling hoses and fittings, climbing, and lifting. Work may take place outdoors and occasionally at heights or around fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and cold temperatures. The noise level is usually moderate to high, and company safety guidelines must be followed. Pencco, Inc. offers competitive pay rates, overtime opportunities, a 401(k) retirement plan, and affordable medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.

Requirements

Two years of Class A CDL experience.
HazMat and Tanker endorsements, including a minimum of six months of tanker experience.
Valid commercial driver's license with hazardous-material and tanker endorsements for the state where applying.
Current MVR meeting company standards.
Pass a DOT road test with a manual transmission.
Maintain an annual MEC.
Meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements.
Pass substance abuse screening and agree to random screening as required by company policy.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write correspondence; and communicate using company-supplied devices.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers and decimals.
Ability to sit, stand, talk, listen, and walk; sit in a cab for extended periods; use tools and controls; reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and climb steps and ladders.
Ability to regularly lift or move hoses and fittings weighing up to 50 pounds and meet the stated physical test requirements, including pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds and lifting 50 pounds from floor to knuckle and shoulder to overhead.
Ability to use considerable dexterity and attention to control a tractor trailer or bobtail safely.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Samsara and Paylocity.
Ability to obtain a TWIC credential if additional requirements are imposed.

Responsibilities

Load and unload tankers while complying with company and terminal requirements, governmental regulations, and industry standards.
Transport loads along required routes to their destinations while observing traffic laws and safety regulations.
Keep Samsara ELD daily logs updated and certified.
Complete and transmit paperwork according to company procedures.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness and related articles as necessary.
Perform required safety inspections of trucks, equipment, and facilities.
Immediately report and communicate accidents, incidents, or spills.
Report equipment malfunctions or concerns to the driver manager.
Safely drive and deliver product for Pencco, Inc.
Perform specific tasks assigned by the plant manager or dispatch.
Promote and support company image standards.
Follow applicable city, county, state, and federal regulations.
Follow the posted work schedule unless a schedule change is arranged by the plant manager or dispatch.