Fuel Delivery Driver

MERITUM ENERGY GP LLC•Weslaco, TX

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Pico Propane and Fuels, a Meritum Energy Holdings company, is seeking a Fuel Delivery Driver in Weslaco, Texas. The driver loads, transports, and delivers refined fuels and propane using applicable tractor and trailer equipment, and assists with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer. Drivers are expected to prioritize service, efficiency, and safety while complying with applicable regulations and industry standards. The position requires a Class A or B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements, along with tractor-trailer and tanker experience. The driver performs vehicle inspections and maintenance-related tasks, gauges tank volumes, tests product quality, and maintains accurate transportation and service records. Work is normally performed outdoors, with exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, and gases. Evening and weekend work may be required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Class A or B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements.
Must meet all DOT requirements.
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
No more than one moving violation in the previous two years.
At least three years of tractor-trailer experience in the propane and/or fuel distribution business.
At least one year of tanker experience within the last five years.
Ability to use navigation tools such as GPS, smartphone apps, web-based maps, and/or physical maps effectively and efficiently.
Ability to maintain accurate logs and records.
Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision.
Ability to obtain propane certification within twelve months of employment, if not already certified.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, or move) weights of 10 to 80 pounds for approximately 90% of the work shift.
Ability to climb in and out of a commercial motor vehicle multiple times per work shift.
Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, grasping ability, and visual acuity to operate equipment, including at night.
Ability to sit frequently and reach with hands and arms; ability to speak and hear.
Meet pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and pass drug and/or alcohol testing and a physical abilities test performed by a company provider.
Pass pre-employment screening and background check.

Responsibilities

Comply with city, state, and federal regulations.
Load, secure, transport, deliver, and unload product.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on equipment used to transport hazardous materials.
Apply industry standards and government regulations related to testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points.
Plan and complete varied operational assignments of moderate to complex difficulty.
Gauge tank volumes and test the quality and specifications of bulk petroleum products while transporting them from remote locations to pipeline injection points.
Monitor vehicle maintenance needs, conduct minor repairs, and perform daily DOT truck inspections to maintain vehicle safety and efficiency.
Maintain accurate records of truck inspections, hours of service, products transported, and miles driven.
Ensure delivery vehicles receive scheduled maintenance and report larger service needs and mechanical issues to a supervisor.
Assist with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer.
Perform other related duties as assigned.