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 21 years of age
Minimum of one (1) year verifiable tractor/trailer driving experience
No more than two (2) moving violations and no serious preventable accidents within the last 36 months
No conviction for Driving Under the Influence, or a revocation or a 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 and certified HAZMAT training
Must have a current medical card or pass a Department of Transportation medical examination, performed by a company-selected doctor
Must also be certified drug and alcohol free and submit to drug/alcohol testing as required
Regularly required to stand; walk; drive; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; use tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
Frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, squat, or crouch
Occasionally crawl and taste or smell
Regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to think clearly and make quick/safe judgments given the serious nature of hauling hazardous material

Nice To Haves

Tanker driving experience preferred but not required
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.