CDL Fuel Driver - Class A or Class B

Fuel Driver Class A-B Transportation Specialist – Full Time

Job Description

Join a Trustworthy Team with years of Experience. Gaines Oil Company was founded in 1948 and operates as an independent petroleum distribution company offering customers excellent service, competitive pricing, and the highest quality products and services in our industry.

Gaines Oil Company consists of 7 divisions: Local Fuel Delivery, Nationwide Fuel Delivery, Storm and Emergency, Fuel Transport Delivery, Potable Water, Fuel Polishing, and Industry Related Projects.

We use state-of-the-art technology to provide unmatched services and superior products for our customers where quality matters.

Because Excellence is part of our core values, we only hire the best workers to join our TEAM.

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to safely transport GOC petroleum products.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a truck driver with Class A or Class B and HAZMAT and tanker endorsements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· This position involves driving a company vehicle and/or company insured vehicle. A valid commercial driver’s license (CDL- Class A- Class B), HazMat and Tanker Endorsements required, along with successful completion of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and annual/quarterly MVRs, according to company, Federal, State and Local guidelines.

· Maintain thorough knowledge of all services provided by Gaines Oil Company.

· Follow safe, defensive driving practices at all times, obey all traffic laws, regulations, signals, and markings, use a seat belt, and follow Company policies and procedures, including the Substance Abuse Policy. Never drive while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications that may impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, report any accidents immediately and cooperate fully with insurance claims investigations.

· Maintain current and accurate records of deliveries.

· Load, unload, and transport products following GOC protocol and best practices. Safety is always foremost.

· Maintain cleanliness of truck.

· Always perform pre- and post-DOT compliant inspections and report any issues you may find.

· Comply with all local, state, and federal laws in transporting petroleum products.

· Comply with all DOT and safety regulations.

· Must maintain all DOT credentials, including DOT medical card and TWIC card.

· Wear and maintain the cleanliness of assigned uniform, including assigned headset.

· This position requires the ability to wear a headset for communication.

· Immediately report to the Director of Transportation any accidents, speeding tickets or any other driving-related violation.

· Complete a full vehicle inspection at the beginning and end of each vehicle assignment/shift to include fuel level, cleanliness, and any physical damage to the vehicle.

· Clean and replenish fuel as needed.

· Flexibility in work hours, especially for roles involving shifts, weekends and overtime as required.

· Adherence to safety protocols and procedures is mandatory.

· Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift and use your hands and fingers to reach up or down. Good vision, good hearing and clear speech are required. The employee must be capable of lifting and or moving up to 70 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence, i.e. documented mileages, fuel amounts, etc. Strong communication skills and customer service orientation. Must speak fluent English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Must have proficiency in basic math skills.

REASONING ABILITY:

The individual must be able to make independent decisions while considering variables in situations on a regular basis. The ability to make crucial operating decisions while multi-tasking is required for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- Commercial Truck driving: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

- Hazmat Endorsement (Required)

- Tanker Endorsement (Required)

- CDL Class A or B (Required)

Work Location: In person