Class A Fuel Tanker Driver
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. Gemini operates 24/7/365 and provides a modern fleet equipped with safety features and technology. Drivers must operate defensively and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company rules for the safe operation of hazardous-cargo tank vehicles. They must use appropriate cargo loading and unloading methods, maintain contact with logistics as needed, complete electronic logs and required documentation, and conduct themselves professionally with customers, coworkers, vendors, and the motoring public. The position requires variable-shift availability based on business needs. The typical schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., with Sunday and Monday off. Drivers may drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours while transporting hazardous materials.
Requirements
- Hold a Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements, including HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples, as required by law.
- Qualify physically and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate under applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Have 1–2 years of verifiable over-the-road driving experience or certification from an accredited truck driving academy.
- Know applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Be at least 21 years of age and meet the qualifications in 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(1).
- Be able to read and speak English in accordance with 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(2).
- Be available to work variable shifts according to business needs.
- Be able to drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours, including extended periods seated in a truck tractor.
- Be able to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, and climb to perform vehicle inspections and other job duties.
- Be able 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.
- Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
- Have a normal range of hearing, vision, and smell.
- Pass any background check and/or drug screen required as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Drive defensively and follow applicable laws and regulations to support safe operations.
- Drive company trucks to load and deliver fuel and commodities to Love’s retail locations and third-party customers.
- Follow federal, state, local, and company requirements for safely operating a hazardous-cargo tank motor vehicle.
- Use proper loading and unloading methods for the cargo being transported.
- Maintain contact with logistics as needed.
- Complete electronic driver logs and all required documentation.
- Follow company professional-conduct guidelines when interacting with customers, employees, vendors, and the motoring public.
- Perform required vehicle inspections and safely handle tractor-trailer connections, hoses, and related equipment.
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 of $27–$29 per hour, depending on scheduled shift and location
- Overtime pay starting after 40 hours worked per week
- Eligibility for monthly and annual bonuses
- $1,500 sign-on bonus, paid in two halves at 90 and 180 days of active employment
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
