Fuel Transport Driver

Pico Propane•Carlsbad, NM

1d•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, including 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. A Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements is required. The driver follows applicable regulations and industry standards, gauges tank volumes and verifies product types to prevent cross-contamination or misdelivery, and maintains vehicles through inspections, monitoring maintenance needs, and minor repairs. Accurate records must be maintained for inspections, hours of service, bills of lading, products transported, and miles driven. Work is normally performed outdoors, with common exposure to extreme heat or cold, fumes, airborne particles, and gases. Evening and weekend work may be required as needed.

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.
Ability to maintain accurate logs and records.
Ability to carry out instructions with limited supervision.
Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Ability to obtain NM LP-3 propane certification.
Ability to obtain NM Class 1 (transport delivery) certification.
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Meet pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and complete drug and/or alcohol testing and a company-provider physical abilities test.
Pass pre-employment screening and a background check.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift, carry, or move weights from 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.
Ability to sit frequently, reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear.

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 related to transporting bulk petroleum products to final delivery points.
Plan and complete varied operational assignments of moderate to high complexity.
Gauge tank volumes and identify product types before and during delivery to prevent cross-contamination or misdelivery.
Transport bulk petroleum products from refinery and supply terminals to final delivery points using a Class 8 tractor and tanker trailer.
Monitor truck 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.
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.