FULL TIME PM Class A Water Tanker Driver

Treeline•Chester, ME

36d•$25 - $28

About The Position

Employment Status: Full-Time, Year-Round Position Overview Treeline Inc. is seeking qualified CDL drivers to haul bulk water between Poland Spring facilities using tractor-trailer tanker units. Drivers are responsible for safely loading, transporting, and unloading water while following all company policies, DOT regulations, and Poland Spring operational requirements. This position supports Treeline’s expanding water hauling operations and plays an important role in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable deliveries between facilities. Shift Schedule Two shift starting times are available: 4:00 PM or 9:00 PM . The standard work schedule runs Thursday night through Monday night , with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off . Compensation Hourly pay starts at $25.00 per hour , with $28.00 per hour paid for weekend shifts .

Requirements

Reading and writing skills sufficient to complete all required paperwork
Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly when circumstances and plans change.
Ability to plan ahead, request parts needed in the near future and assist with scheduling conflicts.
Ability to pass Federal DOT drug and alcohol screen, DOT physical, pre-employment physical, and background check.
Ability to take orders, instructions, and guidance from management and supervisors.
Ability to deal with other employees in a diplomatic manner in a variety of stressful situations.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
Tanker Endorsement (N)
Valid DOT Medical Card
Ability to pass DOT drug and alcohol testing
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment screening
No preventable accidents within the past 24 months
No more than two moving violations within the past 36 months
No reckless driving convictions within the past five years
No drug or alcohol-related driving offenses within the past five years
Drivers must maintain a driving record that meets federal, state, and company motor carrier requirements.
Approximately 75% of the work day is spent driving, so must have the ability to withstand prolonged periods in a sitting position driving a truck.
Ability to lift or lower objects weighing up to 75 pounds for short periods of time from the ground or above ground level.
Ability to move objects up to 75 pounds by pushing, pulling, or carrying distances up to 100 feet.
Ability to handle tire chains weighing 50 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs on trailer and tractor and at loading and unloading facilities.
Ability to twist, kneel, squat, and maneuver in sometimes confined quarters to connect valves, hoses, and fittings as required in loading and unloading.
Ability to maintain safe and efficient control of the vehicle at all times
Reach at or above shoulder height
Demonstrate visual and auditory acuity in order to safely operate the vehicle
Ability to determine colors and depth perception
Able to be exposed to periodic moderate to fairly loud noise, below 85db
The ability to climb in and out of the vehicle several times per day
The ability to work in all weather conditions
The ability to work in temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Fahrenheit to 95 degrees Fahrenheit
The ability to wear OSHA-required PPE

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of tractor-trailer driving experience
Experience operating tanker equipment

Responsibilities

Safely operate a tractor-trailer tanker unit with a gross vehicle weight of up to 100,000 pounds
Load and unload bulk water at Poland Spring facilities
Follow all Poland Spring procedures for water handling and quality verification
Wear required personal protective equipment including hard hats, eye protection, gloves, hearing protection, hair nets, beard nets, and steel-toe boots
Place wheel chocks when parked during loading or unloading
Never walk underneath a tanker or step over fill hoses
Complete all required documentation related to loading, unloading, and water testing
Enter required information into plant systems when required
Maintain accurate electronic driver logs and comply with DOT Hours of Service regulations
Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Report mechanical issues or defects promptly and ensure proper documentation
Maintain trucks and trailers in clean and safe operating condition
Follow company driving policies including the 65-mph company speed limit
Operate vehicles safely and respectfully in the communities where Treeline operates
Maintain professional communication with plant personnel, dispatch, and other drivers
Coordinate schedules and assignments with the Manager of Water Hauling
Follow all motor vehicle laws including seat belt use and distracted driving laws
Ensure paperwork and documentation are accurate and submitted on time
At the end of each shift, drivers are expected to remove personal belongings from the truck cab, wipe down commonly used surfaces, and leave the truck clean for the next driver.