About this role
Hourly Non-Exempt Position
Company: TBC Sales and Distribution, LLC
Responsibilities
- Safely drive Class A tank trucks and transport brine (saltwater) from company facilities to customer locations.
- Manage the loading and unloading of liquid cargo by connecting/disconnecting hoses and operating pump systems.
- Adhere to DOT, EPA, and company safety policies & procedures for transporting non-hazardous liquids.
- Perform Department of Transportation (FMCSA) and company-required pre-trip, cargo, in-route, and post-trip inspections for each vehicle used, each shift.
- Maintain accurate, legible paperwork, including driver logs, bills of lading, and work tickets.
- Monitor tank and gauges to prevent overfilling and ensure proper volume is delivered.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Department of Transportation Class A (CDL) Commercial Drivers License.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of handling liquid tank truck loads, including managing liquid surge to prevent rollovers and operating pumping equipment.
- In-depth understanding of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, including the operation, hours-of-service rules, electronic logbook, and weight regulations.
- Knowledge of safely handling brine. (saltwater).
- Strong dedication to safety, utilizing safe work policies and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, and implementing defensive driving techniques.
- Drive a Class A tractor-trailer with proven work experience as a tank truck driver.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to use a computer for safety training and electronic driver logs.
- Adaptability and foresight to handle changes or unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, changes to the dispatch, etc.).
- Safely demonstrate the ability to load and unload cargo from the vehicle utilizing pumps, hoses, fittings, buckets, and operating valves while monitoring tank levels.
- Ability to safely -
Walk up to 100 yards, climb, and bend down.
- Climb into and out of the truck multiple times per day.
- Lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.
- Open and close the truck hood for pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Properly remove hoses from the hose tray, buckets, and fittings from the toolbox, then connect hoses and fittings.
- Pull hoses to their respective locations for use.
- Then replace hoses, buckets, and fittings in their respective locations and secure them for transport.
- Refuel the vehicle each day, after use.
- Timely attendance is required daily.
Working Conditions
- Work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
- Travel required.
- Work Outdoors.
Other Requirements
- Must be able to complete and pass post-offer checks, including, but not limited to, background, drug, references, and education.
- Must be able to pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (FMCSA) medical certification.