Transport Driver

The position of a Transport Driver is of great significance to Valley Wide Cooperative. Drivers deliver product to area customers in a safe and timely manner. A person in this position is responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering fuels and other products needing transported. A person in this position maintains operational performance with the utmost concentration and dedication and must be well versed in the standard operating procedures of the company. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Job Summary:

These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.

• Loads, secures, transports, delivers and unloads refined fuels and LP 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 testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points.
• Plans and accomplishes operational assignments that are varied and moderately complex to complex.
• Gauges tank volumes and tests product quality and specifications of bulk petroleum products while transporting from remote locations to pipeline injection points using a class eight tractor and a 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, product transported, and miles driven.
• Reports all accidents, spills, incidents to manager in timely manner.
• Ensures that delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor.
• Adhere to all commercial motor vehicle rules and regulations.
• Respect customer property at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Class A CDL license with hazmat endorsements required.
• Must meet all DOT requirements.
• Clean driving record; 3+ years tractor and trailer experience in propane and/or fuel distribution business preferred.
• 1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and records.
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision.
• Available to work outside of normal working hours as needed.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Must exhibit a professional and positive image.