Class A CDL Driver - Tanker Endorsement Required

USALCO, LLC is a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, the making of catalysts for oil refining, the housing market, and other sectors. The right individual will have a can-do attitude, the ability to be part of a team while operating independently, and consistently perform to the highest standards.

About the role

The person in this role is responsible for driving USALCO tractor-tankers safely over all types of roadways to make deliveries to customer sites, ranging from large cities to small towns. This position requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven team player who incorporates safety and quality into every decision while maintaining effective communications with Transportation, Manufacturing, Safety, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Meet all safety requirements, including wearing and properly utilizing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work in accordance with all DOT and USALCO standards and policies, including hours of service, pre-/post-trip inspections, etc.
• Perform all tasks required in loading and unloading chemical products, including product transfer, quality analysis, quality documentation, and providing customer-required certificates of analysis.
• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Communicate professionally with USALCO employees, contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Maintain a professional appearance while wearing a company uniform.
• Work closely with site management and employees to determine needs and priorities.
• Work overtime, provide physical labor, and adapt to changing shifts as required to meet business needs.
• Transport USALCO-branded products safely across state lines as needed.
• Perform other non-driving tasks such as housekeeping and safety-related duties when directed by a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business goals and objectives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Current Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazardous Materials endorsements and 3 years of Cargo Tank experience.
• Driving record with no accidents or moving violations in the past 3 years; no DUI or DWI.
• Must pass a road test administered by USALCO.
• Ability to complete and maintain a driver’s log book/on-board computer with an electronic logging system.
• Must have a TWIC card or obtain one within 90 days of hire (company pays for TWIC card).
• Must pass and maintain a current Interstate DOT Class A driver medical card.
• Must pass DOT Drug and Alcohol pre-employment test and any required random DOT drug tests after employment.

Skills

• Organizational and planning skills.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to respond on short notice to meet customer requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Routinely lift 80 to 100 pounds and handle 2- to 3-inch diameter by 22-foot product delivery hoses.
• Routinely climb up and down to load racks and tankers for loading and venting/unloading purposes.
• Traverse ship ladders, catwalks, and confined spaces.
• Work inside confined spaces as needed.
• Sit and drive a standard or automatic transmission vehicle for the duration of assigned shifts in compliance with DOT driving guidelines.