The Fuel Transport Driver is responsible for the safe operation, handling, and transport of bulk fuel. As a company ambassador, the DRIVER must complete duties professionally and provide superior customer service.
Responsibilities
- Deliver fuel and petroleum products to customers.
- Report in and stay connected with dispatch as required.
- Monitor hours and complete and/or carry all required forms and paperwork.
- Be aware of and comply with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local, and Company rules and regulations -
> Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies for the safe operation of a cargo tank motor vehicle.
> Follow proper processes related to loading and unloading the various products transported.
- Respond to customer and dispatch requests for service and assistance.
- Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
- Driver must follow Company guidelines for acceptable conduct when dealing with customers, co-workers, and the motoring public.
Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform or learn these essential duties satisfactorily. The list below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- HS diploma or equivalent
- 2 years CDL driving experience required and one year fuel hauling experience preferred.
- Class A CDL, Tanker, and HazMat endorsements and a good driving record are required.
- Qualify and meet the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations.
> Must be able to qualify physically and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate under the requirements of Sub Part E, Section 391 of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations.
- Strong service and customer-minded focus.
- Computer experience, email, electronic log books, and other applications and necessary trip reports, fuel reports, equipment reports, and other paperwork.
- Able to read and understand meters, gauges, and BOL’s.
- Strong work ethic.
- Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
- Successful completion of a physical assessment and DOT drug screen.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Drivers must be able to:
- Requires ability to lift, move, and/or exert from 50 - 100 lbs. occasionally and/or 25- 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 - 20 lbs. of force constantly.
- Extended driving periods, up to 11 hours, while transporting hazardous or non-hazardous materials.
- Walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, and squat, as well as grasp, lift, and handle heavy equipment as necessary to ensure safety during both the hooking and dropping processes of tractor/trailer combinations.
- Walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, and squat, as well as climb upon the trailer when necessary (e.g., to ensure closure of dome lids following loading or unloading).
- Walk, bend, push, pull, stoop, squat, and climb, as necessary, to perform vehicle inspections required under Section 396.13 of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations.
- Walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, and squat, as well as grasp, lift, and handle when dealing with sections of hose that may exceed 20’ in length, measure as many as 4” in diameter, and weigh as much as 75 lbs; this is to ensure safe and proper practice when coupling and when disconnecting the hose.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.