Driver

Brenntag•Salt Lake City, UT

11d

About The Position

The Driver supports chemical distribution operations by safely operating Class 8 tractors and other applicable service vehicles to transport hazardous and non-hazardous liquid and dry materials. Work includes customer and vendor deliveries, in-plant movements, and inter-company transfers. Drivers handle bulk and packaged products, including loading and unloading using pumps, air, and other appropriate equipment, and are responsible for safe product transfer, securement, delivery, and required paperwork. The role requires compliance with DOT, OSHA, site-specific requirements, and Brenntag policies and procedures. Drivers inspect and care for assigned equipment, maintain housekeeping and equipment readiness, use ELDs and other technology systems, and communicate with supervisors or dispatchers about delivery instructions. The position has no supervisory responsibility. Local residence within sixty miles is required; no lodging is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or US military experience; candidates with prior chemical delivery experience may be considered if education or service requirements are not fully met.
Meet all driver qualification (DQ) components for employment.
Class A CDL with Tanker, Bulk, and/or Hazmat endorsement as required for the role.
Current DOT medical card.
Ability to drive a manual transmission.
Pallet jack (electric or manual) operating certification; forklift certification and applicable accessories if required by the location.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Comfort with general warehouse duties and applicable equipment.
Detail- and customer-oriented, with good organizational skills.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow detailed and simple instructions in English and write simple correspondence.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using all units of measure.
Ability to learn and operate technology-based devices such as smartphones, tablets, and transportation platforms such as Samsara.
Willingness to operate power units equipped with advanced camera and safety systems for compliance purposes.
Must reside within sixty miles of the area; no lodging is provided.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check and pass E-Verify.
Must pass a pre-employment DOT fit-for-duty exam.
Able to sit and drive for long hours and safely enter and exit equipment.
Able to stage, move, set up, operate, and break down equipment during loading and delivery tasks.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds and frequently push, pull, or move up to 150 pounds.
Able to wear a respirator if required for the role and other personal protective equipment; if the role has PFT requirements to wear a respirator, must not have facial hair that may interfere with it.
Able to load and unload hazardous material and climb a ladder.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of liquid bulk hauling experience or at least three years of commercial truck driving experience.
Certification from an Accredited Commercial Driving Academy.

Responsibilities

Safely operate Class 8 tractors and other applicable service vehicles for chemical distribution.
Transport hazardous and non-hazardous liquid and dry materials for customer/vendor deliveries, in-plant movements, and inter-company transfers.
Load and unload bulk and packaged materials using appropriate trailer configurations, pumps, air, and applicable equipment.
Manage product transportation, transfer, delivery, securement, and completion of required paperwork.
Comply with DOT, OSHA, site-specific, and company rules and procedures, including requirements for packaging, labeling, marking, loading and unloading, placarding, pre-inspections, daily logs, and repair reporting.
Operate pallet jacks; operate forklifts and applicable accessories when required by the location; and use dock locks, dock levelers, and other delivery or pickup equipment.
Care for assigned equipment, including ELDs, virtual gateways, camera systems, and tracking units; maintain housekeeping and verify equipment is in good working order before use.
Communicate with a supervisor and/or dispatcher to receive delivery instructions.
Complete required training and observe, follow, and enforce company policies and procedures.
Represent the company professionally and carry out other responsibilities as assigned.