LP Transport Driver

MERITUM ENERGY GP LLC•Odessa, TX

About The Position

Pico Propane and Fuels in Odessa, TX is seeking a full-time Dual Delivery & Transport Driver to load, transport and deliver refined fuels and propane to residential and commercial customers using applicable tractor and trailer. In addition, you will assist in hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer. A successful dual driver is committed to Service, Efficiency and Safety, and must possess 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 (FMCSA)
High school diploma or equivalent required
Class A CDL license 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 propane and/or fuel distribution business
1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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
Position may require working evening hours and weekends as needed
Work is normally performed outside where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, fumes, airborne particles and gases is common

Responsibilities

Comply with all city, state, and federal regulations
Loads, secures, transports, delivers and unloads product
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 testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points
Plans and accomplishes operational assignments that are varied and moderately complex to complex
Gauges tank volumes and tests product quality and specifications of bulk petroleum products while transporting from remote locations to pipeline injection points using a class eight tractor and a 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, product transported, and miles driven
Ensures that 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