Driver

Your Role And Responsibilities

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused CDL Driver to support the daily operations of chemical distribution. This role involves the safe and efficient operation of Class 8 tractors and related equipment to transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials, including both liquid and dry products.

• Perform daily operation and driving of a power unit (Class 8 tractors and lower) for chemical distribution.
• Transport of HAZMAT and non-hazardous materials, both liquid and dry.
• Movements to satisfy outside delivery (customers/vendors), in plant movements (spotting), and/or inter-company branch transfers.
• Bulk deliveries of liquids and solid materials, including loading and offloading from appropriate trailer configurations.
• Packaged deliveries of materials in drums, IBCs, or other containers in liquid form. Palletized material (dry or liquid) and supersacks (dry).
• Manage entire process including transport, proper transfer and delivery of product, securement after completion, and execution of all applicable paperwork.
• Operate a tractor, trailer, or applicable service vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Comply with all applicable DOT, OSHA, and site-specific rules and regulations during the performance of job functions.
• Follow all Brenntag operating procedures and work instructions.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures while on a customer/vendor site.
• Care for all assigned equipment, including ELDs, virtual gateways, camera systems, and tracking units on all tractors and trailers.
• Communicate with supervisor and/or dispatcher to receive delivery instructions.

Job Description

General: Daily operation and driving of a power unit (Class 8 tractors and lower) for chemical distribution. Job requirements will include transport of HAZMAT and non-hazardous materials. This is both liquid and dry material. Requirements will include movements to satisfy outside delivery (customers/vendors), in plant movements (spotting), and/or inter-company branch transfers.

Your Profile

Education And Experience: High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or US military experience. Candidates with prior experience in working with chemical delivery may be considered if education or service requirements are not fully met. Must meet all components of driver qualifications (DQ) for employment. Driving: Must Possess: a Class "A" CDL with Tanker, Bulk, and/or Hazmat Endorsement (as required for role). a current DOT medical card. If required by the location, be certified to operate a forklift and applicable accessories. Must be able to operate dock locks, dock levelers, and additional applicable equipment for delivery/pickup of material. Candidate must properly care for all assigned equipment. This includes all ELDs, virtual gateways, camera systems, and tracking units on all tractors and trailers. Must maintain good housekeeping on the equipment and ensure it is in good working order prior to use. Candidate must remain in communication with supervisor and/or dispatcher to receive delivery instructions.

Other Job Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Comfortable with general warehouse duties and the use of applicable equipment.
• Detail and customer oriented with good organizational skills.
• Complete all training as required.
• Observe, follow, and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Always represent the company in a professional manner.
• Able to read, comprehend and conduct detailed and simple instructions in English and write simple correspondence.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Able to learn and operate technology-based devices such as smart phones, tablets, transportation platforms (e.g., Samsara) to conduct normal safety, compliance, and business operations.
• Must be willing to operate power units that utilize advanced camera and safety systems (i.e., Samsara) for compliance purposes.
• Must reside local to area (within sixty miles). No lodging provided.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must pass E-verify check.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment DOT fit-for-duty exam.
• Must be able to sit and drive for long hours.
• Must be able to step into and out of equipment safely.
• Must be able to stage, move, set up, operate, and break down equipment while performing loading/delivery tasks.
• Lifting ability up to 75 pounds.
• Frequently pushes, pulls, or moves up to 150 pounds.
• Must be able to wear a respirator (if required for role) and all other personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to load and unload hazardous material.
• Must be able to climb ladder.