What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners - Transport Driver II position at ergoncareers?
Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary or 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 U.S. and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel. We are currently recruiting a Transport Driver II for our Roanoke VA location. We are a great company with great pay and great benefits.
The Transport Driver is responsible for the "on time" and safe delivery of products for Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners while maintaining a professional appearance and attitude. Transport Drivers perform a vital function in the service of our customers by transporting products and efficiently while complying with all applicable federal and state transportation and safety regulations.
Company Interfaces:
- Transport Drivers report to the Terminal or Transportation Manager in their assigned location.
- The position interfaces with other employees within the terminals, company leadership, customers, vendors, and regulatory agency controls.
Transport Driver II 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 onto 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 start pumps to fill trailer.
- Read gauges or meters and records quantity loaded.
- Record amount delivered and issues tickets to customers.
- Confirm to Federal and State driving regulations, including driver logs.
- Inspect truck before and trips. Submits a 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 pounds.
- Able to climb up and down tank ladders as needed.
- Able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
- Well-groomed professional appearance.
Transport Driver II Job Qualifications:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement.
- 2-3 years of Class CDL 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 an EEO/AAP Employer.
Applications must be submitted online. No walk-ins or phone calls will be accepted.
Applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Employment offers are contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.
Ergon, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.