What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Driver position at AmeriGas?
Job Summary (Purpose):
Our transport Drivers drive a tanker truck (11,400-gallon capacity) to pick up propane at the supply point (e.g. refinery, pipeline terminal, storage facility) and deliver it to AmeriGas facilities. The driver will make four to five pick-ups and deliveries per day, driving an average of 300 - 500 miles per day. Approximately 80 percent of the driver’s time is spent driving or waiting in line at the supply point.
Only 1-3 nights away at a time during the busy season, otherwise home every day.
Requirements:
- 3 years of verifiable tractor/trailer experience operating a Class A vehicle with a minimum of 200,000 miles. All tractors are manual shift transmissions.
- Must hold a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements. Tanker experience preferred, not required.
- If applicable, ability to obtain a state specific LPG Transport driver certification card
- Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Zero “At Fault Accidents” in the previous 3 years
- No more than one moving violation in the previous 2 years
- Seasonal out of area work is available and encouraged. Work assignment could have a duration of 2-3 weeks hauling alternative products
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Trucking driver type:
- Solo driver
Application Question(s):
- Please include email address.
- When necessary, how many nights can you stay away from home during a seven-day work period?
- We offer a starting hourly rate of $28.23/hr 10,000 sign-on. Are you okay with the rate offered?
Experience:
- commercial driving with tractor-trailer: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL A with hazmat & tanker (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
