Truck Driver (OTR)

Flowchem • Waller, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Flowchem is seeking an over-the-road truck driver for its Prairie View, Texas site. The driver may live anywhere commutable to the site to pick up and load the truck. Alternatively, the truck may be parked at the driver's home at the end of each week if the driver can provide a safe parking location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours as needed to complete the work in accordance with federal driving regulations; some weekend work may be required.

The position primarily delivers chemicals to customers and requires safe operation of diesel, multi-geared bobtail and/or pup trucks and tractor-trailer combinations across congested city highways, rolling and mountainous terrain, rural roads, and oil lease roads. The driver loads trailers and schedules daily runs to meet customer delivery requirements, maintains vehicles and equipment through inspections and preventative maintenance, and follows applicable safety procedures and regulations for transporting hazardous materials.

The driver maintains accurate delivery maps, hours-of-service records, and logbook reports; communicates field problems and safety hazards to the fleet office and supervisor; wears required safety gear; and keeps current with safe-driving practices. Other duties may be assigned by management within the scope of the position.

Flowchem describes this as a salaried position and says the total compensation package includes per diem, monthly and yearly bonuses, and pay for waiting time. The company also offers double time on holidays, clothing and steel-toe boots, a 401(k) plan with an employer match and no vesting, health, dental, and vision insurance, and four weeks of vacation. The company states that employees may have opportunities to grow and advance internally.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License issued by the state of residence, with a Tanker endorsement and Medical Card.
• Three years of commercial driving experience within the past five years, aligned with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and DOT regulations.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record for the past five years.
• DOT-compliant Tanker Endorsement and a minimum of one year of experience, as stated in the posting.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and kneel for a duration of time; the position may require pulling heavy hoses, strapping stock, and climbing on top of the transport.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating forklifts, drum dollies, trailer hoists, chemical pumps, hoses, meters, printers, and gauges.
• Experience handling products in various types of packages, including bulk and drums.
• Customer relations experience.
• Experience performing warehouse duties, including preventative maintenance, inventory and chemical ordering, receiving shipments, coordinating safe and efficient chemical storage, operating customized chemical manufacturing equipment, and maintaining warehouse grounds.
• Awareness of chemical safety and appropriate measures in the event of skin contact or a spill.

Responsibilities

• Deliver chemicals to customers, plants, and warehouse locations while safely operating diesel bobtail and/or pup trucks and tractor-trailer combinations.
• Load trailers and schedule daily runs to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance and daily and periodic mechanical and safety inspections to keep vehicles and equipment safe and operable.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date delivery location maps.
• Follow DOT regulations for transporting hazardous materials and comply with homeland security requirements and guidelines.
• Maintain hours-of-service records and logbook reporting.
• Communicate regularly with the fleet office and supervisor to report field problems and safety hazards.
• Wear appropriate safety gear during delivery operations.
• Keep current on safety techniques, improve driving and safety skills, and recognize and avoid workplace hazards.
• Perform other duties assigned by management within the generally encouraged scope of the position.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation, including per diem and monthly and yearly bonuses.
• Pay for waiting time as part of the salaried position.
• Double time paid on holidays.
• Clothing and steel-toe boots provided.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and no vesting.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Four weeks of vacation.
• Opportunity for growth and internal advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED