LP Transport Driver

Pico Propane•Odessa, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 applicable tractors and trailers. The driver will also haul equipment on a flatbed trailer. The role calls for a commitment to service, efficiency, and safety, and requires a Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements. The driver transports bulk petroleum products, including from remote locations to pipeline injection points, and gauges tank volumes and tests product quality and specifications. The position also involves inspecting and maintaining vehicles, keeping accurate transportation and service records, and following applicable safety regulations. Work is normally performed outdoors, with 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.
Must meet all DOT requirements.
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
No more than one moving violation in the previous two years.
At least three years of tractor and trailer experience in the propane and/or fuel distribution business.
At least one year of tanker experience within the last five years.
Ability to use navigation tools such as GPS, smartphone apps, web-based maps, and/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).
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 and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp 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 administered 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- and post-trip inspections of 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 scope.
Gauge tank volumes and test the quality and specifications of bulk petroleum products while transporting them to pipeline injection 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 efficiency.
Document truck inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven accurately.
Ensure the delivery vehicle receives service 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.