Class A x CDL Driver - Tanker Endorsement Required

About the role

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.

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 our customer sites, with those 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 performing day-to-day activities and maintains effective communications with Transportation, Manufacturing, Safety, and our customers. The employee in this position will be a positive-natured, task-oriented individual who works well with all people and departments.

Responsibilities

• Meet all safety requirements of job functions being performed, including the wearing and proper utilization of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Work in accordance with all DOT and USALCO standards and policies, including hours of service, pre-/post trips, etc.
• Perform all tasks required in loading and unloading of chemical products sold by USALCO, including product transfer, quality analysis, quality documentation and customer required certificate of analysis
• Attend monthly safety meetings
• Communicate in a professional manner with all USALCO employees, contractors and other vendors, and our customers
• Maintain professional appearance at all times while wearing a company uniform
• Work closely with the site management team and employees to determine needs and priorities
• Work overtime, provide physical labor and work changing shifts as required to meet business requirements
• Transport USALCO branded products safely across state lines, as needed
• Perform other non-driving housekeeping and safety related tasks when directed by supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business goals and objectives

Requirements

• Organizational and planning skills
• Dependable, flexible and able to respond on short notice to satisfy requirements of customers
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must pass a road test administered by USALCO
• Must be able to complete and maintain a drivers log book / on-board computer with electronic logging system
• Must have a TWIC card or obtain one within 90 days after hire date (company pays for TWIC card)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Hold a current Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazardous Materials endorsements with 3 years of Cargo Tank experience
• Driving record of 3+ years with no accidents or moving violations
• No DUI or DWI

Essential functions

• Ability to routinely lift 80 to 100 pounds and to handle 2 to 3 inch diameter by 22 foot lengths of product delivery hoses
• Routinely climb up and down to load racks and tankers for loading and venting/unloading purposes
• Routinely traverse ship ladders, catwalks and close quarters
• Work inside confined spaces, as needed
• Must pass and maintain a current Interstate DOT Class A driver medical card
• Must be able to pass DOT Drug and Alcohol pre-employment test and any random required DOT drug test after employment
• Must be able to sit and drive a standard or automatic transmission for the duration of assigned shift and in compliance with DOT driving guidelines