CDL A Truck Driver

About the role

AmeriGas, the nation's largest propane distributor, is seeking safety-minded, customer-focused Transport Drivers. 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. You 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 your 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 (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

• 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.

Benefits

• Occasional layovers required based on routes.
• 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.
• 401k with company match.
• Propane discount year-round.

Pay

$0.6862/mi to $0.6962/mi, with a flat on-duty-non-driving hourly wage ranging from $23.87 to $24.87, depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and 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 depending on position.