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Class A x CDL Driver - Tanker Endorsement Required

Usalco · Centreville, MS · 2 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time

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 performs to the highest standards.

About the role

The person in this role is responsible for driving USALCO tractor-tankers in a safe manner 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 of job functions, including proper utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Work in accordance with all DOT and USALCO standards and policies, including hours of service, pre-/post-trip inspections.
  • Perform all tasks required in loading and unloading chemical products, including product transfer, quality analysis, 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 to determine needs and priorities.
  • Work overtime, provide physical labor, and adapt to changing shifts as required.
  • Transport USALCO branded products safely across state lines, as needed.
  • Perform other non-driving tasks such as housekeeping and safety-related duties when directed.
  • 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.
  • Ability to pass a road test administered by USALCO.
  • Ability to complete and maintain a driver’s log book or on-board electronic logging system.
  • Must possess or obtain a TWIC card 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.

Skills

  • Organizational and planning skills.
  • Dependability and flexibility to respond on short notice.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Functions

  • Routinely lift 80 to 100 pounds and handle product delivery hoses (2–3 inches in diameter, 22 feet in length).
  • Routinely climb up and down to load racks and tankers for loading and unloading.
  • 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.

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