Class A Fuel Tanker Driver (Night Shift)

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores • North Augusta, SC

4d • $27 - $29

About The Position

Gemini Motor Transport is hiring a Class A Fuel Tanker Driver to transport fuel and other commodities to Love’s retail locations and third-party customers. Drivers operate company trucks and must follow applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures for the safe operation of hazardous-cargo tank vehicles, including proper cargo loading and unloading. The role requires maintaining contact with logistics as needed, completing electronic logs and other required documentation, and conducting professional interactions with customers, coworkers, vendors, and the motoring public.

The position requires availability for variable shifts based on business needs. The typical schedule is Tuesday through Saturday on the night shift, with a 3:00 PM start and Sunday and Monday off. Gemini operates 24/7/365. Drivers may drive up to 11 hours and work up to 14 hours in a day while transporting hazardous materials and sitting for extended periods.

Requirements

• Hold a Commercial Driver’s License and appropriate endorsements, including HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples, as well as any state-required credentials.
• Qualify physically and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate under the 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 as dictated by business needs.
• Be able to drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours, while transporting hazardous materials and sitting for extended periods.
• Be able to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, and climb as needed for vehicle inspections.
• Be able to grasp, lift, and handle heavy equipment and climb onto trailers as needed; hoses 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.
• 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 safe operations.
• Drive company trucks to load and deliver fuel and other commodities to Love’s retail locations and third-party customers.
• Follow applicable federal, state, local, and company rules for safe operation of hazardous-cargo tank vehicles.
• Use proper methods for loading and unloading the various cargoes transported.
• Maintain contact with logistics as needed and required.
• Complete electronic driver logs and other required documentation.
• Follow company guidelines for professional conduct with customers, fellow 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

What This Job Offers

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