Fuel Transport Driver
About The Position
Pico Propane and Fuels, a Meritum Energy Holdings Company, is seeking a Fuel Transport Driver in Weslaco, Texas. The driver loads, transports, delivers, and unloads refined fuels using a tanker truck with an 11,400-gallon capacity. The position requires a Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements and compliance with applicable transportation and hazardous-material regulations. The driver inspects and maintains transportation equipment, monitors vehicle maintenance needs, documents inspections and hours of service, and records product transported and miles driven. Work is normally performed outdoors, with exposure to extreme heat or cold, fumes, airborne particles, and gases. The role may require evening and weekend work as needed. Employees must satisfy pre-hire DOT medical certification and drug and/or alcohol testing requirements, pass a physical abilities test and pre-employment screening, and be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Class A CDL license with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
- Must meet all DOT requirements.
- Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- No more than one moving violation in the previous two years.
- 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, or physical maps effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to maintain accurate logs and records.
- Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision.
- Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift, carry, or move weights of 10 to 80 pounds for approximately 90% of the work shift.
- Ability to regularly 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.
- Frequent sitting and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to speak and hear.
- Meet pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and drug and/or alcohol testing requirements, pass a company-provider physical abilities test, and pass pre-employment screening.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of tractor and trailer experience in propane and/or fuel distribution.
Responsibilities
- Comply with all city, state, and federal regulations.
- Load, secure, transport, deliver, and unload product.
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment used to transport hazardous materials.
- Plan and accomplish varied operational assignments of moderate to complex difficulty.
- Gauge tank volumes and test bulk petroleum product quality and specifications while transporting products from various locations using a class eight tractor and tanker trailer.
- Monitor truck maintenance needs, conduct minor repairs, and perform daily DOT truck inspections to maintain vehicle safety and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven.
- Ensure the delivery vehicle receives scheduled service and report larger service needs and mechanical issues to a supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage.
- 401(k) with 6% company match.
- Health and vision insurance.
- Company-paid dental insurance.
- Company-paid AD&D and life insurance.
- Paid time off with rollover hours.
- Referral bonus programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
