Job Description

SUMMARY

A driver shall possess the ability to operate a Commercial Class 8 Motor Vehicle in a manner consistent with all applicable traffic and safety regulations.

Must be able to : 1) safely operate a Class 8 vehicle combination unit (Tractor-Trailer) in day-to-day interstate, intrastate and international operations;

2) provide service to customers in the loading, delivery and unloading of a variety of liquid products to and from assigned locations, and 3) perform all related duties associated with the pick-up and delivery of these liquid products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A driver will be experienced in the operation of a Class 8 Motor Vehicle with a satisfactory, verifiable job performance and driving history.

A driver will

• O.T. medical physical meeting the requirements set forth by 49 CFR Part 392.41;
• 2) Have satisfactory, verifiable, previous experience and / or appropriate training in the transportation of bulk liquid products;
• 3) Be able to properly load and unload liquid products and perform all related duties including lifting and connecting hoses and fittings weighing up to 50 pounds, as required;
• 4) Be able to accurately and legibly complete all required paperwork associated with delivery of bulk liquid product including a daily record of duty status log in compliance with Federal, State and Company requirements;
• 5) Be able to read, write, speak, understand and apply the English language including communication by telephone for receiving assignments, directions and safety information;
• 6) Be able to safely and correctly operate and maneuver, including backing, a combination, Class 8 vehicle combination trailer unit under all types of circumstances inside cities, on rural highways and within any close confines of a customer's facilities;
• 7) Be able to perform duties requiring repeated bending and / or twisting of the waist, neck, shoulders, wrists and arms;
• twisting and rotating hands, elbows and forearms; kneeling, squatting and rising to a standing position; repeated gripping and grasping;

and operate vehicle's foot pedals with feet

• 8) Be able to climb ladders, including ascending and descending, and balancing while performing physical activities in awkward positions while loading and unloading trailers;
• 9) Be able to enter and exit the vehicle cab repeatedly which consists of climbing one to three steps assisted by gripping and holding with the hand onto a hand rail;
• 10) Be able to drive for extended periods of time, up to maximum allowable times in a safe manner under a variety of highway and weather conditions, including night driving;
• 11) Be able to read, understand, and apply information relating to trip planning for delivery of freight products including using a road atlas, city maps, and other geographical documents, as necessary, to plan trips and deliver product in a timely manner with minimum variance using the shortest, correct, legal route;
• 12) Have the ability to positively communicate, respond to and interact with other company personnel, customers, and the general public in day-to-day operations in a tactful and respectful manner;
• 13) Be able to hook and unhook trailers as required and properly secure any valves, hatches and / or fittings;
• 14) Be able to appraise, evaluate, and adequately respond to situational strain and emotional stress; possess the abilities of reasoning, recall, attention, judgment, coordination and functional control;
• 15) Be able to withstand abrupt duty hour changes, irregular work / rest cycles, noise and vibration, temperature and weather extremes, irregular meals, and delays;
• 16) Be able to wear the required safety equipment including wear a respirator, supplied air respirator, or self-contained breathing apparatus while performing required duties;
• 17) Be able to comply with all requirements as outlined in the Driver's Manual;

18) Perform any and all other tasks assigned by management for which the employee is qualified and physically able to perform.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Must have a High school diploma or GED. Six (6) months of driving experience required

Last updated : 2024-04-30