LP Transport Driver

MERITUM ENERGY GP LLC•Odessa, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Meritum Energy’s Pico Propane and Fuels in Odessa, Texas, is seeking a full-time Dual Transport Driver to load, transport, and deliver refined fuels and propane to residential and commercial customers using an applicable tractor and trailer. The role also assists with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer. The successful driver is committed to service, efficiency, and safety and holds a Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements. The position involves transporting bulk petroleum products, including gauging tank volumes and testing product quality while moving products from remote locations to pipeline injection points. Drivers maintain vehicle safety and operational efficiency through inspections, maintenance monitoring, and minor repairs, and keep accurate transportation and service records. Work is normally performed outdoors, where exposure to extreme heat and cold, fumes, airborne particles, and gases is common. The position may require evening and weekend work as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements.
Must meet all DOT requirements.
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
No more than one moving violation in the previous two years.
At least 3 years of tractor-trailer experience in the propane and/or fuel distribution business.
At least 1 year of tanker experience within the last 5 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 (FMCSA).
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.
Hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, grasping ability, and visual acuity to operate equipment, including at night.
Ability to sit frequently and reach with hands and arms; ability to speak and hear.
Satisfy pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and drug and/or alcohol testing, and pass a physical abilities test conducted by a company provider.
Pass pre-employment screening and a background check.

Responsibilities

Comply with city, state, and federal regulations.
Load, secure, transport, deliver, and unload product.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on equipment used to transport hazardous materials.
Apply industry standards and government regulations related to testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points.
Plan and complete varied operational assignments of moderate to complex difficulty.
Gauge tank volumes and test product quality and specifications while transporting bulk petroleum products from remote locations to pipeline injection 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 efficiency.
Document truck inspections, hours of service, products transported, and miles driven accurately.
Ensure delivery vehicles receive scheduled service 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.