Class A Fuel Tanker Driver (Weekend Night Shift)

About the role

Gemini Motor Transport is a nationwide for-hire fuel, crude and specialty products motor carrier. Our modern fleet is equipped with industry-leading safety features and top-level technology, and we strive to achieve only the highest safety ratings in our business for our professional drivers and loyal customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive defensively and follow all applicable laws and regulations to maintain Gemini’s reputation as one of the safest tank carriers.
• Drive company trucks to load and deliver fuel and commodities to Love’s retail and various third party customers.
• Operate 24/7/365.
• Know and comply with all applicable federal, state, local and company rules and regulations for the safe operation of a hazardous cargo tank motor vehicle.
• Know and comply with the proper methods of loading and unloading for the various cargos to be transported.
• Maintain contact with logistics as needed and required.
• Complete driver electronic logs and all necessary documentation as required by company.
• Follow all company guidelines regarding professional conduct when dealing with customers, fellow employees, vendors, and the motoring public.

Requirements

• Commercial Driver’s License and appropriate endorsements (HazMat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples) and state requirements as required by law.
• Qualify physically and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate under the requirements of 49 CFR, Section 391 43-49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• 1–2 years of verifiable over-the-road driving experience or certification from an accredited truck driving academy.
• Knowledge of all applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• At least 21 years of age and meet the qualifications in 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(1).
• Read and speak the English language in accordance with 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(2).

Skills

• Ability to drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours while transporting hazardous materials and sitting for extended periods in a truck tractor.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, and climb as necessary to perform vehicle inspections required under 49 CFR Sections 396.11–15.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, grasp, lift, and handle heavy equipment to ensure safety during hooking and dropping processes; climb onto the trailer when necessary; manage hose sections up to 20 ft long, 4 in diameter, and weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Normal range of hearing, vision, and smell.

Benefits

• Company-funded tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• $1,500 sign-on bonus (first half paid at 90 days; second half at 180 days of active employment)
• Monthly and annual bonuses for drivers

Pay

Competitive pay between $27–$29 per hour depending on scheduled shift and location; overtime pay starting at 40 hours worked per week.

Schedule

• Variable shifts as dictated by business needs
• Friday–Monday night shift with 4 PM start time; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday off