Fuel Truck Driver

Allan Myers•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

The Fuel Truck Driver operates a truck equipped with a fuel tank and bulk oils, maintains assigned equipment, and delivers fuel and oil to predetermined destinations. The driver performs inspections, keeps required records, follows company procedures and DOT regulations, and communicates promptly about vehicle, traffic, and job-site conditions. The role includes loading and unloading fuel and oil, maintaining the truck, and carrying out other related duties as assigned. Work conditions vary by site and weather and may involve early mornings, evenings, weekends, crowded highways, and off-road driving at rough or undeveloped job sites. The position involves prolonged driving and sitting, physical work connecting equipment and loading and unloading, and safety risks where poor judgment could cause serious or fatal injury. The hourly pay range is $28.00–$30.00, based on experience.

Requirements

Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Valid driver's license.
Hazmat endorsement.
Tanker endorsement.
1–2 years of commercial driving experience.
Must meet DOT physical requirements and pass DOT physicals.
Must follow all DOT regulations.
Ability to give and receive written or oral instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read maps and follow directions.
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in all situations, including while driving and interacting with the public and company personnel.
Ability to operate, move about, and maintain the truck.
Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
Adaptable and flexible.
Ability to drive safely and exercise composure and restraint.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

Drive a fuel truck carrying fuel and bulk oils, keeping assigned equipment at proper levels.
Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, check for damage, worn parts, or tampering, and immediately report problems to the shop.
Drive to predetermined destinations while following commercial driving regulations and applying knowledge of local roads.
Maintain a truck log in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policy.
Promptly report traffic or job-site issues and obtain information about job-site locations, light bridges, and roads along the route.
Follow truck maintenance, cleanliness, and repair guidelines in the Truck Driver's Handbook.
Load and unload fuel and oil from the truck at terminals and delivery sites.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.