Fuel Transport Driver

About the Role

Pico Propane and Fuels, a Meritum Energy Holdings Company, in Weslaco, TX is seeking a Fuel Transport Driver to join the team! The Transport Driver is responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering refined fuels using a tanker truck (11,400-gallon capacity). This position requires a Class A CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all city, state, and federal regulations
• Load, secure, transport, deliver, and unload product
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials
• Plan and accomplish operational assignments that are varied and moderately complex to complex
• Gauge tank volumes and test product quality and specifications of bulk petroleum products while transporting from a variety of locations using a class eight tractor and a tanker trailer
• Maintain the operational efficiency of vehicles by monitoring truck maintenance needs, conducting minor repairs, and conducting daily DOT truck inspections to ensure maximum vehicle safety
• Maintain and complete accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven
• Ensure that delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; report larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Class A CDL license with tanker and hazmat endorsements required
• Must meet all DOT requirements
• Ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
• No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 2 years
• 3+ years tractor and trailer experience in propane and/or fuel distribution (preferred)
• 1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years

Skills

• Ability to effectively and efficiently use navigation tools such as GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and records
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of 10 to 80 lbs. for approximately 90% of the work shift
• Ability to regularly climb in and out of a commercial motor vehicle, multiple times per work shift
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to operate equipment, including at night
• Frequent sitting and reaching with hands and arms
• Must be able to speak and hear
• Position is subject to pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and drug and/or alcohol testing, as well as a physical abilities test performed by a company provider
• Work is normally performed outside where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, fumes, airborne particles, and gases is common

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Health and vision insurance
• Company-paid dental insurance
• Company-paid AD&D and life insurance
• Paid time off with rollover hours
• Referral bonus programs

Meritum Energy Holdings is an equal opportunity employer to all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental ability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam War Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.