DEF Freight Driver

Offen Petroleum • Sherman, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The DEF Freight Driver will be responsible for transporting freight from the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area to Sherman, Texas. The position operates a tandem-axle tractor pulling a 53-foot dry van trailer. All safety requirements and federal compliance standards must be strictly adhered to.

Requirements

• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker and hazmat endorsements
• At least 3 years of satisfactory driving history required
• Knowledge of DOT and Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance regulations
• General comfort working with technology including ability to work with our fleet management system (Samsara) phone and email
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to operate trucks with manual and automatic transmissions
• Self-motivated, responsible, and detail oriented, with the ability to work both independently and with others
• Ability to lift, push & pull up to 75 lbs. repeatedly throughout the course of the shift
• Ability to walk, squat, stoop, kneel and bend repeatedly at each delivery location
• Ability to enter and exit truck cab multiple times throughout the day
• Ability to climb on top of and inspect top of trailer
• Ability to regularly pass a DOT physical and maintain FMCSA drug and alcohol standards

Nice To Haves

• High school degree or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver loads in a safe and timely manner
• Assist with unloading the trailer. Forklift training will be provided.
• Correctly follow all Offen policies and procedures as well as local and federal laws
• Wear company uniforms and use all required personal protective equipment at each terminal and customer location
• Follow all current Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations
• Comply with mandatory drug and alcohol standards
• Ensure that the company vehicle is safe and reliable to operate and is serviced on a regular basis; ensure repair needs are brought to the attention of the service manager
• Maintain and abide by legal, electronic logs, and maintain a paper log if necessary
• Attend required driver training and safety meetings
• Properly and timely complete delivery paperwork and turn in at the end of every shift
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, effective the 1st of the month following the date of hire
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee paid voluntary benefits such as voluntary life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and Legal
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with eligibility for the company match after 6 months of service
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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