What are the responsibilities and job description for the Western States Transport Driver position at Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc?
Western States Trucking, LLC, a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family-owned with locations throughout the US, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel. We are currently recruiting for a Transport Driver for our Henderson, TX location.
The Transport Driver is responsible for the "on-time" and safe delivery of products while maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.
Transport Drivers perform a vital function in the service of our customers by transporting product safely and efficiently while complying with all applicable federal and state transportation and safety regulations.
Company Interfaces:
- Transport Drivers report to the dispatch manager in their assigned location.
- Potential sign on bonus available.
- The position interfaces with other employees within the terminals, company leadership, customers, vendors and regulatory agency contacts.
Transport Driver Job Responsibilities:
- Drive tractor-trailer (tanker) combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver asphalt products over short and long distances.
- Use and/or operate equipment, including but not limited to: ladders, loading arms, control valves, metal hoses, landing gear, air lines, cords and wheel pins.
- Maneuver truck into loading and unloading position, following signals from terminal operators as needed.
- Drive truck to weigh station before and after product loading and along route to document weight.
- Drive truck into position to load at filling rack.
- Open valves or starts pumps to fill trailer.
- Read gauges or meters and records quantity loaded.
- Record amount delivered and issues ticket to customer.
- Conform to Federal and State driving regulations, including driver logs.
- Inspect truck before and after trips. Submits report indicating truck condition.
- Read "Bill of Lading" to determine assignment.
- Responsible for re-fueling truck, checking oil and all fluids.
- Maintains truck interior.
- Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions.
- Manual dexterity; ability to reach; able to bend and move with agility.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50-70 lbs.
- Able to climb up and down tank ladder as needed.
- Well-groomed professional appearance.
Transport Driver Job Qualifications:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with X Tanker and HazMat combo.
- 2-3 years of Class A CDL driving experience.
- 1 year cargo tanker driving experience.
- Solid work history.
- Excellent driving record.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Customer-service focused.
- Able to understand weigh scales and basic measurements.
- High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.
Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing
Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.
Applications must be submitted online. No Walk-ins or Phone Calls will be accepted. Applicant will be contacted for interviews.
Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.
Position to be filled: Transport Driver