What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Contractor (Hazmat Tanker) position at Kemira Water Solutions, Inc.?
Independent contractors are vital, respected members of the Kemira Water Solutions team. If you are an independent contractor with your own tractor and are looking for a stable workload opportunity, Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. has the essential, in-demand freight your business needs. Our bulk liquid tanker commodities service Kemira's Industry & Water business unit. In addition to stable year-round freight, we offer a comprehensive independent contractor support program designed to help you succeed in safety, maintenance, and profitability of owning your truck.
As a leading commercial chemical carrier, Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. offers opportunities that are essential to both our communities and our customers. As an Independent Contract driver, you'll load chemical commodities from Kemira manufacturing terminals that directly service Kemira's customer base. These high-demand, essential loads are delivered to water treatment facilities and steel-producing companies throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
Pay Details:
- Opportunity to earn $250,000 annually
- Weekly settlements
- Company-paid fuel taxes
- Company-provided toll pass transponder(s)
- Company-provided ELD and forward-facing camera
- Company-provided PPE
- Demurrage, training, bobtail, stop-off, and holiday pay incentives
- Opportunity for increased revenue per load with greater payload capability
Additional Perks Independent Contractors May Enjoy:
- Consistent, essential year-round workload
- Isaac Instruments electronic logging system
- Samsara AI-powered forward-facing camera system
- Proprietary electronic dispatch workflow system
- Operate under Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. DOT authority
- Secure, no-cost parking available on Kemira terminal property
What You'll Bring to the Table:
- Commitment to a "Safety First and Foremost" work environment with a Goal Zero mindset for accidents, incidents, and injuries
- Owned power unit - sleeper cab required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience driving a Class A tractor-trailer (required)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience transporting bulk liquid chemicals in a cargo tank (required)
- Quarterly FHWA inspection of equipment performed by an authorized vendor (required)
- Class A CDL with X endorsement (required)
- Clean MVR and driving record (2.0 points or less)
- Newer model power unit that meets all current federal regulations
- Ability to haul a minimum payload of 45,500 lbs.
- Ability to utilize a truck-mounted air compressor, PTO, or high-CFM truck compressor for all product offloading
- Ability to provide workers' compensation or comparable insurance
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and at heights of up to 15 feet
- Strong organizational skills, basic math skills, and attention to detail
- Thorough knowledge of DOT rules, regulations, and ELD compliance
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Type: Contract
Projected Total Compensation: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $200,000 - $300,000