Fuel Transport Driver

Job Description: As a Fuel Transport Driver, you are responsible for making delivery of bulk petroleum products to various locations throughout Hattiesburg, the Gulf Coast and surrounding areas. We are looking for dedicated and responsible person that has a positive attitude toward Safety, Customer Service and Employee Team-Work. Job Summary · Make delivery of bulk petroleum products to various sites in compliance with state and federal regulations and all Company operational and safety policies and procedures · Responsible for driving a large tractor-trailer with safety as the first priority. Drivers must remain seated in the driver’s seat for extended periods. Vehicle inspections require the Driver to walk, stoop, and bend at the knees · Maintain truck and delivery logs in compliance with state and federal regulations; conduct pre- and post-trip inspections · Serve as the company representative when delivering loads and are expected to courteous and respectful at all times · Communicate needs and inquiries to appropriate departments for follow up. · Ensure that trucks maintain good working order, safe conditions and cleanliness. · Operates vehicle in a manner that shows safety is a priority · Drives defensively at all times to avoid accidents · Visually and manually inspects the inside and outside of the vehicle · Documents improperly working items or damage to the vehicle · Loads and unloads freight according to handling specifications · Secures cargo for transport · Checks and protects freight during transport · Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading positions, and checks that vehicle loading and unloading equipment is properly positioned · Obtains receipts or signatures when required · Documents all mileage and service hours to abide by D.O.T. log regulations · Describes vehicle condition to Maintenance personnel when repairs are needed · Completes all other daily responsibilities of a driving professional · Attends safety meetings and training programs to remain up-to-date on safety policies and procedures, and ensure that reoccurring training is complete as required. Qualifications and Requirements · High school diploma or GED · Must be at least 25 years of age · Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays as business dictates · 2 years of driving experience* o If applying for a Tanker Position, you must have at least 6 months of liquid experience within the last 3 years. o Must be able to drive a manual transmission (10-speed and 13-speed) · Minimum 2 years of tractor trailer experience in the last 5 years. · Valid driver’s license in the state he/she resides · Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat/Tanker endorsement and current DOT medical card · Acceptable driving record meeting company hiring standards, verified through a current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) · Ability to pass a criminal background check · Ability to pass a D.O.T. level physical and drug/alcohol test · Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including walking and periods of prolonged sitting, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.; ability to comply with the physical requirements as defined by the Department of Transportation · Knowledge of traffic laws, rules, and regulations · Customer-service oriented · Demonstrates characteristics of a team player · Oral and written communication skills · Neat, clean personal appearance Additional Requirements: · Ability to maintain authorization to obtain fuel at loading racks as required. · Ability to obtain and maintain regulatory authorization (e.g., Transportation Worker Identification Credential through the Transportation Security Administration). · No drug or alcohol convictions in the last 10 years. · No criminal record (Felo…

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