Class A Fuel Tanker Driver - Festus, MO (Night Shift)
About The Position
Gemini Motor Transport is a nationwide for-hire fuel, crude, and specialty-products motor carrier. Drivers operate company trucks to load and deliver fuel and other commodities to Love’s retail locations and third-party customers. The fleet includes safety features and technology, and the company emphasizes safe operations and customer service. Drivers must follow applicable laws, regulations, and company rules for operating hazardous-cargo tank motor vehicles, including proper cargo loading and unloading procedures. They maintain contact with logistics as needed and complete electronic driver logs and other required documentation. The role requires availability for variable shifts based on business needs; the typical schedule is Sunday through Thursday on the night shift, starting between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with Friday and Saturday off. Drivers are paid $27–$28 per hour depending on shift and location, with overtime beginning after 40 hours worked per week and eligibility for monthly and annual bonuses.
Requirements
- Hold a Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements, including HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples, and meet state requirements as required by law.
- Qualify physically and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate under 49 CFR Sections 391.43–49 of the 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 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 to perform vehicle inspections.
- Be able to grasp, lift, and handle heavy equipment and climb on trailers when needed; hoses may exceed 20 feet in length, measure up to 4 inches in diameter, and weigh up to 75 pounds.
- Have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
- Have a normal range of hearing, vision, and smell.
- Be available to work variable shifts as dictated by business needs.
Responsibilities
- Drive defensively and follow applicable laws and regulations to maintain safe operations.
- 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 loading and unloading methods for the cargos being transported.
- Maintain contact with logistics as needed and required.
- Complete electronic driver logs and all documentation required by the company.
- Follow company guidelines for professional conduct with customers, employees, vendors, and the motoring public.
- Perform required vehicle inspections.
- Safely hook and drop tractor/trailer combinations and handle related equipment and hoses.
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
- Overtime pay after 40 hours worked per week
- Eligibility for monthly and annual bonuses
- $4,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: half after six months and half after one year of active employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
