What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Tank Wagon - Portland position at NEXGEN TEAM LLC?
Are you looking to work for a privately owned organization with deep roots in the community? A growing organization that values employee contribution, rewards hard work, and promotes from within? Then you need to apply as a Driver for Carson!
Carson has been synonymous with quality and service since 1938. Originating as a heating oil provider in Portland, we have expanded our reach across the Pacific Northwest, offering a diverse range of services including fuels, lubricants, propane, industrial solutions, and more. Our commitment to customer satisfaction drives our success and inspires our dedicated team!
Carson has a full-time opening for a Tank Wagon Driver to deliver fuel to customers in Portland and surrounding areas. Competitive wages, great benefits, and $2K sign-on bonus!
Essential Functions
- Proper pre and post trip truck and trailer inspections.
- Safely drive loaded and empty tanker trucks of various sizes, makes/models, and configurations.
- Properly load and unload; handling, hooking, and unhooking hoses.
- Operate pumps and valves for loading and unloading, both on and off the truck.
- Safely fill tanks of all types and sizes using various size hoses, nozzles, and fittings; safely using pipe wrenches, crescent wrenches, hammers, and other hand tools.
- Accurately complete driver logs, pre and post trip forms, invoices, and other paperwork as required.
- Purge fuel from truck into the proper UST during and after shift is completed.
- Uphold Department of Transportation safety standards.
- Maintain communication with dispatchers and immediate manager.
- Maintain environmental safety requirements.
- Provide exceptional customer service in all facets of interaction.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Two year driving experience preferred.
- Tank and Hazmat endorsements preferred.
- Must be able to obtain Tank and Hazmat endorsements within 60 days
- Hold a D.O.T medical certificate.
- One year experience driving a tanker truck preferred.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and smell.
- Required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, pull up to 40 pounds, overhead lifting up to 40 pounds, maintain balance at heights of up to 20 feet, and withstand road shocks and moderate vibrations associated with driving a commercial vehicle.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and pass drug test and background check.
Employee Notes
- A background check and drug screen will be conducted
- Driving record will be checked for insurability
Apply online at www.carsonteam.com/careers - please answer all questions and acknowledge, date, sign your application.
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Aflac, Pre-paid legal, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and PTO.
We are an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.