Transport Tanker Driver

DICKERSON TRANSPORTATION GROUP•Kosciusko, MS

About The Position

Our Transport Tanker Driver operates a truck and tanker to transport petroleum products to customers. We offer competitive pay, bonus incentives, great benefits, and an opportunity to grow and develop with our company. If you are results oriented, purpose driven, value serving others, we welcome and encourage you to join our team! At Dickerson Transportation, Inc. we are a fast-growing, privately-owned company operating in Mississippi and surrounding states with a commitment to keep our customers and communities going! We will do this by focusing on solutions, maintaining commitment to our people and customers, and ensuring on-time delivery of petroleum products and related products. Job Summary: As a Transport Tanker Driver, you are ultimately responsible transporting petroleum products in a safe and efficient manner while operating under DOT and Hazmat requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License with tanker and hazmat endorsements & a clean driving record.
1 year of experience driving a tanker carrying fuel or other hazmat materials. Experience hauling gas, diesel or other petroleum products preferred.
TWIC certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire
Ability to successfully complete DOT drug test and physical.
Knowledge of DOT and CDL regulations is required.

Responsibilities

Follows Dispatcher instructions, and safely and efficiently deliver goods from one location to another.
Transports loads over required routes to proper destinations, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
Must be able to load and unload fuel tankers, follow strict safety guidelines, properly label materials, and keep track of other paperwork and records.
Knowledge of and the ability to use loading arms and card readers at rack facilities, use auxiliary pumps for loading and unloading of vehicle and use spill kits and fire extinguisher.
Unload and measure amount delivered at each location, and ensure proper safety precautions are taken according to DOT and Hazmat Requirements.
Clean any spills and inspect tanker to reduce chances of accidents.
Maintains vehicle cleanliness and replaces gaskets, hoses and other related articles as necessary.
Completes and transmits all paperwork in compliance with established Company procedures.
Performs safety inspections on trucks, equipment and/or facilities as required by Company policy.
Maintains miscellaneous service duties such as checking, on a daily basis, oil, water, fuel, tires and tank related items and service write-up for maintenance.
Reports any equipment malfunctions and/or concerns to Management or Dispatcher.
Give all customers prompt and courteous service and use tact and diplomacy in dealing with customers, other employees and the general public at all times.
Promote and support Company image standards.
Adheres to all city, county, and state regulations.
Stay familiar with the Company Policies and Procedures.
Ensure Management or Dispatcher is made aware of any operating discrepancies.
Properly posts and verifies all hours worked daily or maintain daily logs as required by DOT
Work in a SAFE manner at all times and report all accidents/incidents immediately to Dispatch.
Use of tools such as wire cutters and screw drivers to occasionally work on top of tankers for probe replacements, if needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.