CDL A Truck Driver

Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

About the role

AmeriGas Propane, the largest distributor of propane in the United States, is searching for an energetic and customer service-oriented Transport Driver. As a Transport Driver, you will drive a tanker truck (11,400-gallon capacity) to pick up propane at supply points (e.g., refinery, pipeline terminal, storage facility) and deliver it to area AmeriGas facilities. The driver will make four to five pick-ups and deliveries per day, driving an average of 500 miles per day and working up to 14 hours per day. Approximately 80 percent of the driver’s time is spent driving or waiting in line at the supply point.

Responsibilities

• Drive the tanker truck to pick up propane at the refinery and deliver to area AmeriGas facilities; approximately 45 minutes is required to load or unload the truck.
• Attach terminal hoses to the truck connections to pump propane into the tanker.
• Use permanent hoses attached to the filling ports or the hoses stored in the truck to unload the tanker. The hoses stored on the truck come in two sizes: 20 feet long, three inches in diameter; and 19 feet long, 1½ inches in diameter.
• Perform twice-daily truck inspections.
• May climb ladders at some AmeriGas facilities to check gauges at the top of the bulk tanks.

Requirements

• 3 years of tractor and trailer experience.
• Minimum of 200,000 miles driving experience.
• 1 year of tanker experience within the last 3 years (preferred).
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Eligible for a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• No accidents in the previous 3 years.
• No more than one moving violation in the previous 2 years.
• Willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• As a federal contractor, cannot permit employees in safety-sensitive positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed.

Benefits

• Out 2-3 days a week.
• 17 PTO days plus 7 paid holidays.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Ongoing safety incentives.
• Career advancement opportunities and annual performance reviews.
• Uniforms provided.
• Employee referral program.
• Year-round medical coverage available.
• 401k with company match.
• Propane discount year-round.
• Comprehensive benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans like 401(k).
• Paid parental leave, military leave, vacation/paid time off, sick leave (in compliance with state law), and paid holidays.
• Disability coverage.

Pay

The pay for this position ranges from $0.7283/mi to $0.7383/mi with a flat on-duty non-driving hourly wage ranging from $23.87 to $24.87, depending on circumstances including skills, qualifications, degrees, certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include eligibility to earn a performance-based bonus or commissions on completed sales.