Transport Driver - St George/Charleston

The Spinx Company•Saint George, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Driver is responsible for safely loading, transporting and delivering petroleum products to designated locations in an efficient manner that ensures locations always have assigned petroleum products. The Transportation Driver is accountable for following all federal, state and local regulations/laws pertaining to his/her job functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 25 years of age.
Minimum of three (3) years verifiable tractor/trailer driving experience.
One (1) year tanker driving experience.
No more than two (2) moving violations in the last 36 months.
No serious preventable accidents in the last 36 months.
No conviction for Driving Under the Influence.
No revocation or suspension resulting from an accident or poor driving record.
Verbal and written verification of employment is required.
Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.
Ability to calculate inventory levels, load/compartment levels and “split load” deliveries.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to apply knowledge and experience quickly if/when job functions demand quick, safe and decisive decisions.
Acute understanding of responsibility involved with hauling hazardous material in a fully loaded tractor/trailer weighing over 42 tons.
A Motor Vehicle Report listing the previous ten (10) years is required.
Proof of a current Commercial Drivers License.
Proof of certified HAZMAT training.
Must have a current medical card or pass a Department of Transportation medical examination, performed by a company-selected doctor.
Must be certified drug and alcohol free and submit to drug/alcohol testing as required.

Nice To Haves

Petroleum hauling experience desired and a definite plus.

Responsibilities

Complete Safety Inspections of truck/trailer daily, including pre-tip and post-trip.
Travel to appropriate terminal and load product according to safety regulations.
Transport product to appropriate store locations.
"Stick" tanks to monitor inventory and guard against water contamination, before and after every "drop".
Safely unload/load, connect/disconnect hoses and make delivery "drop" of appropriate product into appropriate tanks.
Effectively communicate with store personnel and Transportation staff to ensure product needs are met and proper paperwork/documentation is gathered.
Ensure approved work attire is worn and transport vehicle is cleaned regularly, as instructed.
Immediately report any maintenance/safety issues, regarding equipment and/or any job functions, to appropriate Transportation staff and follow through with repair processes.
Maintain current required certifications/licenses, i.e. physicals, CDL license, Hazmat training.
Know, understand and adhere to all federal, state, and local laws/regulations that apply to all aspects of the Transportation Driver’s duties.
Attend required meetings.