Fuel Transport Driver

Who We Are Meritum Energy is a leading provider of propane, natural gas, diesel, and other mobile energy solutions throughout Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and North Carolina. Known for our unwavering commitment to safety, service excellence, and community partnership, we proudly stand by our company motto: We Sell Service. Why Join Us? Benefits We're committed to supporting our team members with benefits that reflect our values of safety, service, and stability. Here's what you can expect: Competitive hourly wage 401(k) with 6% company match Health and vision insurance Company-paid dental insurance Company-paid AD&D and life insurance Paid time off with rollover hours Referral bonus programs Job Summary Pico Propane and Fuels in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a full-time Fuel Transport Driver to join our team! This driver is responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering refined fuels such as gasoline and diesel from refinery and supply terminals to bulk plants, retail locations, and commercial customers using a tractor and tanker trailer, in addition to assisting with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer. This position requires a Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements. Duties/Responsibilities Comply with all city, state, and federal regulations Loads, secures, transports, delivers, and unloads refined fuel products Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials Applies a thorough understanding of the technical concepts, practices, and procedures of industry standards and government regulations related to transporting bulk petroleum products to final delivery points Plans and accomplishes operational assignments that are varied and moderately complex to complex Gauges tank volumes and correctly identifies product types before and during delivery to prevent cross-contamination or mis-delivery Transports bulk petroleum products from refinery and supply terminals to final delivery points using a class eight tractor and tanker trailer Maintains the operational efficiency of vehicles by monitoring truck maintenance needs, conducting minor repairs, and conducting daily DOT truck inspections to ensure maximum vehicle safety Maintains and completes accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, bills of lading, product transported, and miles driven Ensures that the delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor Assists with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer Performs other related duties as assigned The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position. Qualifications Skills/Abilities: Ability to effectively and efficiently use navigation tools such as GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps Ability to maintain accurate logs and records Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Ability to obtain the NM LP-3 propane certification Ability to obtain the NM Class 1 (transport delivery) certification Education And Experience High school diploma or equivalent required Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements required Must meet all DOT requirements Ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 2 years 3+ years tractor and trailer experience in fuel distribution business 1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years Physical, Mental, And Behavioral Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weigh…

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