Fuel Transport Driver

Pico Propane•Carlsbad, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pico Propane and Fuels in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a full-time Fuel Transport Driver to join our team! This driver is responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering refined fuels such as gasoline and diesel from refinery and supply terminals to bulk plants, retail locations, and commercial customers using a tractor and tanker trailer, in addition to assisting with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer. This position requires a Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements.

Requirements

Ability to effectively and efficiently use navigation tools such as GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps
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 obtain the NM LP-3 propane certification
Ability to obtain the NM Class 1 (transport delivery) certification
High school diploma or equivalent required
Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements required
Must meet all DOT requirements
Ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 2 years
3+ years tractor and trailer experience in fuel distribution business
1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years
Position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of 10 to 80 lbs. 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, including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to operate equipment is required, including at night.
Frequent sitting, reaching with hands and arms
Must be able to speak and hear
Position is subject to pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and drug and/or alcohol testing, as well as a physical abilities test performed by a company provider
Must pass pre-employment screening and background check

Responsibilities

Comply with all city, state, and federal regulations
Loads, secures, transports, delivers, and unloads refined fuel products
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials
Applies a thorough understanding of the technical concepts, practices, and procedures of industry standards and government regulations related to transporting bulk petroleum products to final delivery points
Plans and accomplishes operational assignments that are varied and moderately complex to complex
Gauges tank volumes and correctly identifies product types before and during delivery to prevent cross-contamination or mis-delivery
Transports bulk petroleum products from refinery and supply terminals to final delivery points using a class eight tractor and tanker trailer
Maintains the operational efficiency of vehicles by monitoring truck maintenance needs, conducting minor repairs, and conducting daily DOT truck inspections to ensure maximum vehicle safety
Maintains and completes accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, bills of lading, product transported, and miles driven
Ensures that the delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor
Assists with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer
Performs other related duties as assigned