What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Transport Driver position at Pel-State Services?
Pel-State is looking to add Route Transport Driver to it's team in Shreveport, LA. This individual drives a bobtail and/or tractor-tanker, sometimes long distances, over predetermined routes to transport fuel. This position is a manual handling, labor intensive job that includes loading and unloading fuel from vehicle onto customer's premises. Operates company vehicle in a professional manner. We do not offer housing for Route Drivers, so applicants must be in the Shreveport, LA area.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Applies knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering vehicle (e.g. performing basic functions like driving forwards, driving backwards, or maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.)
- Inspects truck for condition.
- Maintains driver log according to DOT regulations.
- Safely load fuel from a fuel rack and then unload into frac tanks, yard tanks and other client equipment.
- Interacts with customers on daily basis while making deliveries to places of business.
- Service all scheduled customers by the end of the daily shift.
- Comply with operating procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Must be 23 years of age or older.
- Class A CDL operator's license with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required.
- Ability to read & comprehend computer printouts and write legibly.
- Complete DOT acceptable application for employment.
- Successfully complete DOT required road test; DOT drug screen & physical.
- General knowledge of highways and locations in LA, TX & surrounding states where deliveries may be scheduled.
- Ability to take direction & comprehend instructions; work well with others.
- Know & obey all traffic regulations; be safe & conscientious driver; ability to drive standard bobtail and /or tractor-tanker.
- Regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
- Ability to perform the physical duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Moderate physical activity. Requires lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require basic safety precautions.
- Exposure to outside weather, including extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions.
- Requires long periods of time driving a vehicle with the ability to see in all types of light, e.g. daylight or night time, and exposure to fumes and vibration.
- Noise level is moderate.
- Eligible to enroll in health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and other supplemental plans after 90 days of employment.
- Paid time off, including holidays after 90 days of employment.
- Eligible to enroll in 401K after 90 days of employment.
- Average schedule is 50 hours a week, but that is subject to change and not a guarantee.
- Route drivers start at $21 an hour but can be negotiated based on experience and shift.
Salary : $21
