Truck Driver (Houston)

Company Description: John W. Stone Oil Distributor, LLC is a leader in dockside, mid-stream, and offshore distribution of marine fuels and lubricants along the Mississippi River, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Venice, Louisiana, and into the Gulf of Mexico, as well as along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Position: Truck Driver

Worksite: Houston, Texas (Houston Ship Channel Area); on the road throughout the U.S. Gulf Coast and other areas.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, plus weekend rotation, including some overnight travel.

Essential Duties:

• Drive, operate, and maneuver a Class 8 vehicle combination (tractor-trailer) in a safe, lawful, and efficient manner under all types of circumstances and conditions, including intercity, intracity, and rural travel, backing into and maneuvering in close confines, operating in all types of terrain and weather conditions, driving for extended periods of time, driving at night, at irregular work/rest cycles and meal periods, operating with abrupt changes to schedules, hours, duties, routes, and working conditions, and operating in extreme weather and temperatures.
• Inspect vehicle and ensure that all necessary corrections and repairs are completed in accordance with the vehicles owners manual, as well as with all federal, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general maintenance on the vehicle as needed, including fueling, changing oil filters, adjusting brakes, replacing or repairing light bulbs, lenses, and reflectors, maintaining all fluids and air, removing and installing tire chains and other types of traction devices, checking and maintain tire air pressure, and the like.
• Plan delivery trips that use minimum variances and the shortest, correct, and legal routes for the timely and efficient delivery of freight products, using maps, road atlases, and other geographical documents.
• Use Electronic Logging Device (ELD) to record hours and complete checklists.
• Load, unload, handle, and secure cargo and liquid products in a safe, lawful, and efficient manner, including identifying and verifying types of products using paperwork and information on product placards, accurately measuring and gauging liquid products during loading and unloading, properly loading product in the tank trailer vehicle to meet all weight laws, securing all internal and external doors, hatches, and valves to prevent damage and losses, hooking and unhooking hoses and trailers, lowering and raising landing gear, climbing ladders, climbing on trailers, handling, moving, carrying, and lifting various types of product and product containers, entering and exiting tractor cab and trailer, and the like.
• Complete and submit paperwork in compliance with federal, state, and company requirements, including invoices, bills of lading, delivery tickets, freight documents, vehicle inspection reports, daily record of duty status logs, Declaration of Inspections (DOI), and the like.
• Communicate and interact with customers, vendors, company personnel, and the general public in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner.
• Perform daily check-in calls and keep regular communications with Dispatch.
• Report status updates, including loaded and unloaded status.
• Report accidents, violations, claims, damages, losses, vehicle breakdowns, and the like.
• Report changes in estimated arrivals, departures, and available times, as well as delays, changes in routing, and availability to work.
• Wear, while performing certain duties, the required safety equipment, including a respirator, supplied air respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus, and the like.
• Comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, as well as with the company Drivers Manual.
• Assist other workers.
• Crosstrain for the performance of other duties at company's facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Drug Screen: All offers of employment are conditioned on passing a drug screen  and a fit-for-duty physical examination.

John W. Stone Oil Distributor, LLC is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At Least 21 Years of Age.
• High School Diploma (or Equivalent).
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with the following:
  • Tank Vehicle (Tanker) Endorsement.
  • Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Endorsement.
  • No Airbrake Restriction.
• At Least One Year of Work Experience Operating a Class 8 Vehicle Combination Unit (Tractor-Trailer).
• At Least One Year of Work Experience Transporting Bulk Liquid Products.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), including the following:
  • No more than two at fault accidents within the past 36 months.
  • No more than one moving violation on a stopped school bus.
  • No infraction for allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle.
  • No conviction for hit-and-run, eluding police, felony with a motor vehicle, or negligent homicide.
  • No conviction within the past 60 months for speed contest, reckless driving, exhibition speed contest, or driving under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substance.
  • No conviction for felony auto theft.
  • No more than two moving violation convictions within the past 24 months.
  • No suspension or revocation of drivers license within the past 36 months.
  • No conviction of presenting a fraudulent insurance claim.