Class A Fuel Tanker Driver (Night Shift)

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores • Baldwin, IA

4h • $27 - $29

About The Position

Gemini Motor Transport is a nationwide for-hire fuel, crude, and specialty-products carrier. 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 must follow applicable safety rules and regulations for hazardous-cargo tank vehicles, use proper loading and unloading methods, communicate with logistics as needed, complete electronic logs and required documentation, and maintain professional conduct with customers, coworkers, vendors, and the motoring public. The role requires working variable shifts as business needs dictate; the typical schedule is Sunday through Thursday on the night shift, with a 12 PM start time and Friday and Saturday off. Drivers may drive up to 11 hours and work up to 14 hours while transporting hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements, including HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples, and any state requirements applicable by law.
• Physically qualify and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate under 49 CFR Sections 391.43–49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• 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 qualified under 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(1) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to read and speak English in accordance with 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(2) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Availability to work variable shifts as dictated by business needs.
• Ability to drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours, transport hazardous materials, and sit for extended periods in a truck tractor.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, and climb to perform vehicle inspections.
• Ability to grasp, lift, and handle heavy equipment during hooking and dropping processes, climb onto trailers when necessary, and handle hoses that may exceed 20 feet, 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.
• Employment offers may be conditioned on acceptable background-check and drug-screen results.

Responsibilities

• Drive defensively and follow applicable laws and regulations to maintain a high standard of safety.
• Operate company trucks to load and deliver fuel and commodities to Love’s retail locations and third-party customers.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and company rules for safe operation of hazardous-cargo tank vehicles.
• Follow proper loading and unloading methods for the cargo being 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, coworkers, vendors, and the motoring public.
• Perform required vehicle inspections and tractor-trailer hooking and dropping processes safely.

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 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