Class A Fuel Tanker Driver (Night Shift)

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores • Roscoe, IL

5d • $30 - $31

About The Position

Gemini Motor Transport is a nationwide for-hire carrier transporting fuel, crude, and specialty products. The Class A Fuel Tanker Driver operates company trucks to load and deliver fuel and other commodities to Love’s retail locations and third-party customers. Drivers are expected to operate defensively, comply with applicable safety laws and regulations for hazardous cargo tank vehicles, follow proper loading and unloading methods, communicate with logistics as needed, complete electronic logs and required documentation, and maintain professional conduct. The advertised schedule is Tuesday through Saturday on the night shift, starting at 4 p.m., with Sunday and Monday off; variable shifts may be required to meet business needs. Drivers are paid $30–$31 per hour depending on shift and location, with overtime pay after 40 hours worked per week, eligibility for monthly and annual bonuses, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid in two installments.

Requirements

• Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements, including HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples, as required by law.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Physically qualify and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate under 49 CFR Sections 391.43–49.
• Have 1–2 years of verifiable over-the-road driving experience or certification from an accredited truck driving academy.
• Knowledge of applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• At least 21 years of age and meet the qualifications in 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(1).
• Ability to read and speak English in accordance with 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(2).
• Ability to drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours, including sitting for extended periods while transporting hazardous materials.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, and climb to perform required vehicle inspections.
• Ability to grasp, lift, and handle heavy equipment; climb onto trailers when necessary; and handle hoses that may exceed 20 feet in length, measure up to 4 inches in diameter, and weigh up to 75 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Normal range of hearing, vision, and smell.
• Availability to work variable shifts as dictated by business needs.
• Employment offers may be conditioned on an acceptable background check report and/or drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Drive defensively and follow applicable laws and regulations to support Gemini’s safe-operation standards.
• Drive company trucks to load and deliver fuel and commodities to Love’s retail locations and third-party customers.
• Comply with federal, state, local, and company rules for the safe operation of hazardous cargo tank motor vehicles.
• Follow proper methods for loading and unloading the various cargos transported.
• Maintain contact with logistics as needed and required.
• Complete electronic driver logs and all required company documentation.
• Follow company guidelines for professional conduct with customers, coworkers, vendors, and the motoring public.
• Perform vehicle inspections, including the physical tasks required to inspect equipment and safely hook and drop tractor-trailer combinations.

Benefits

• Company-funded tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• Competitive pay
• Career development
• Monthly and annual bonus eligibility
• $1,500 sign-on bonus, with 50% paid after 90 days of employment and the remaining 50% after 180 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed