DOT Chemical Delivery Driver

About the role

Under general supervision, the DOT Chemical Delivery Driver loads the truck and delivers chemicals to the customer location in a safe manner following all laws, company policies, and customer policies.

Responsibilities

• Loads the truck and delivers chemicals to the customer location in a safe manner following all laws, company policies, and customer policies.
• Ensures the truck is in good working order by completing the pre-trip inspection, maintaining up to date logs and timesheets, as well as ensuring the shipping documents and all vehicle documents are current within the delivery truck.
• Transports totes, drums, and tankers (ISO containers) containing hazardous and non-hazardous materials from company facilities to customer locations.
• Transfers (pump) chemical products from delivery vehicles into customer chemical makeup tanks in accordance with company procedures and customer site requirements.
• Delivers parts, equipment, chemicals, and other materials to customer and field locations as needed.
• Operates delivery vehicles in compliance with all applicable traffic laws, company policies, customer requirements, and safe driving practices.

Compliance & Documentation

• Performs and documents pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly reports vehicle defects or maintenance needs.
• Verifies the accuracy and completeness of bills of lading, hazardous materials shipping papers, inspection reports, driver logs, and other required transportation records.
• Ensures hazardous material shipments are properly placarded, labeled, marked, and documented in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintains required DOT documentation and ensures all vehicle permits, licenses, and certifications remain current.

Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance

• Performs routine inspections and minor maintenance on assigned trucks, pumps, hoses, and related delivery equipment.
• Maintains assigned vehicles in a clean, safe, and professional condition while ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are followed.

Loading & Material Handling

• Operates forklifts to safely load and unload chemical products and materials.
• Safely secure cargo in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures.

Warehouse Operations

• Affords assistance with warehouse operations, including receiving shipments, inventory management, chemical ordering, preventative maintenance, and organizing warehouse and laydown yard areas.
• Maintains safe, organized, and compliant chemical storage areas.

Safety

• Follows all Company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and customer safety requirements.
• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows established procedures when handling chemicals.
• Performs duties in hot, cold, dusty, and other outdoor industrial environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of commercial truck driving experience, preferably transporting hazardous materials.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Hazardous Materials (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• In-depth knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and Hazardous Materials Regulations.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling, storage, transportation, and transfer procedures.
• Knowledge of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) hazards, detection methods, PPE requirements, and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles, forklifts, pumps, hoses, and chemical transfer equipment.
• Ability to accurately complete driver logs, inspection reports, bills of lading, and other required documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow written procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Working Conditions

• Controlled office environment as needed.
• Equipment fabrication shops and panel shops.
• Warehouses, customer sites, and other outdoor environments.
• Frequent travel throughout Texas, New Mexico, and other remote assigned locations.
• Exposure to chemicals, noise, dust, and industrial hazards.
• On occasions, weather conditions may include: Hot, cold, and/or inclement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle for extended periods.
• Sit for prolonged periods while driving.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach as required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pumps, hoses, and other equipment.
• Ability to perform duties in hot, cold, dusty, and other outdoor industrial environments.

Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision for employee and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Cellular Reimbursement - $100/month.
• Workman's Comp.
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Hourly Paid Sick Leave.