CDL A Truck Driver

About the role

AmeriGas Propane, the largest distributor of propane in the United States, is searching for an energetic and customer service-oriented person to join us as a Transport 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.

Responsibilities

As a Transport Driver you will drive a tanker truck (11,400 gallon capacity) to pick up propane at the supply point (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.

• 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.
• Perform twice daily truck inspections.
• May climb ladders at some AmeriGas facilities to check gauges at the top of the bulk tanks.

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
• Paid holidays and paid vacation

Requirements

• Class A CDL with 3 Years Tractor and Trailer Experience.
• 200,000 miles minimum
• 1 Year Tanker Experience within the last 3 years, preferred
• Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement
• 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

Pay

The pay for this position ranges from $0.6058/mi to $0.6158/mi with a flat on-duty-non-driving hourly wage ranges from $20.86 to $21.86, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

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.