Fuel Transport Driver

MERITUM ENERGY GP LLC•Carlsbad, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pico Propane and Fuels in Carlsbad, New Mexico, is seeking a full-time Fuel Transport Driver. The driver loads, transports, delivers, and unloads refined fuels such as gasoline and diesel from refinery and supply terminals to bulk plants, retail locations, and commercial customers using a Class 8 tractor and tanker trailer. The role also assists with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer. The position requires a Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements and compliance with applicable transportation and safety requirements. The work is normally performed outdoors, where exposure to extreme heat or cold, fumes, airborne particles, and gases is common. The position may require evening and weekend work as needed. Physical activities include standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling weights of 10 to 80 pounds, and repeatedly climbing in and out of a commercial motor vehicle. Pre-hire DOT medical certification, drug and/or alcohol testing, a physical abilities test, screening, and a background check are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements.
Meet all DOT requirements.
At least 3 years of tractor and trailer experience in the fuel distribution business.
At least 1 year of tanker experience within the last 5 years.
No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 2 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 obtain a New Mexico LP-3 propane certification.
Ability to obtain a New Mexico Class 1 transport delivery certification.
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
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, 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, a company-provider physical abilities test, pre-employment screening, and a background check.

Responsibilities

Comply with city, state, and federal regulations.
Load, secure, transport, deliver, and unload refined fuel products.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on equipment used to transport hazardous materials.
Apply industry standards and government regulations for transporting bulk petroleum products to final delivery points.
Plan and complete varied operational assignments of moderate to complex difficulty.
Gauge tank volumes and identify product types before and during delivery to prevent cross-contamination or mis-delivery.
Transport bulk petroleum products from refinery and supply terminals to final delivery points using a Class 8 tractor and tanker trailer.
Monitor vehicle maintenance needs, conduct minor repairs, and perform daily DOT truck inspections to maintain vehicle safety and operational efficiency.
Document truck inspections, hours of service, bills of lading, products transported, and miles driven accurately.
Ensure the delivery vehicle is serviced according to its maintenance schedule 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.