CDL Driver- Hazmat

About the role

The CDL Driver - Hazmat is responsible for safely operating commercial vehicles to deliver products to customer locations or job sites, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries while following all DOT regulations. This role is essential for our success, delivering not just products but also reliability, trust, and a great customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow all DOT rules and maintain a clean driving record to ensure safe and responsible vehicle operation.
• Comply with all federal and state regulations regarding the transportation of hazardous materials.
• Inspect vehicles before and after trips to help ensure safe and on-time deliveries.
• Load, unload, and organize orders carefully, ensuring all products are properly secured and hazardous material is separated appropriately.
• Understand and adhere to FMCSA regulations, double-checking purchase orders and delivery tickets to confirm routes and inventory, helping reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
• Support job site safety by checking for and reporting any potential hazards, to help prevent accidents and protect people and property.
• Take photos of all delivered products as required by company policy.
• Keep accurate records of deliveries, vehicle inspections, and receipts.
• Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Reports to: Branch Manager. Direct Reports: None.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HAZMAT endorsement.
• Current DOT Medical Certification.
• FMCSA Registration.
• Ability to lift and handle freight/materials up to 100 pounds throughout the workday.
• Must be 21 years old for transporting hazardous materials.
• A clean driving record (no hit & runs and no DWI/DUI in the last 18 months).
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations and DOT compliance and OSHA safety regulations.
• Basic computer skills to record deliveries and track inventory on a computer or tablet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Air Brake endorsement.
• Experience operating Manual or Automatic Transmission vehicles.
• Valid and unexpired forklift certification.
• Valid and unexpired Moffett certification.
• Prior commercial driving experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and handle freight/materials up to 100 pounds throughout the workday.
• Consistent physical activity, including bending, crouching, and prolonged seating and standing.
• Must meet DOT medical certification standards to operate vehicles safely.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in a warehouse environment in conditions like noise, hot or cold temperatures.
• Driving in varied weather and traffic conditions.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

Job Location

Heritage Pool Supply - Tucson
3600 E. 36TH St.
Tucson, AZ 85713

Benefits

• Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating).
• Medical/dental/vision.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid life and short-term disability.
• Optional long-term disability.
• Additional life insurance.