Route Transport Driver

About the role

Pel-State is looking to add Route Transport Driver to it's team in Shreveport, LA. This individual drives a bobtail and/or tractor-tanker, sometimes long distances, over predetermined routes to transport fuel. This position is a manual handling, labor intensive job that includes loading and unloading fuel from vehicle onto customer's premises. Operates company vehicle in a professional manner. We do not offer housing for Route Drivers, so applicants must be in the Shreveport, LA area.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering vehicle (e.g. performing basic functions like driving forwards, driving backwards, or maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.)
• Inspects truck for condition.
• Maintains driver log according to DOT regulations.
• Safely load fuel from a fuel rack and then unload into frac tanks, yard tanks and other client equipment.
• Interacts with customers on daily basis while making deliveries to places of business.
• Service all scheduled customers by the end of the daily shift.
• Comply with operating procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be 23 years of age or older.
• Class A CDL operator's license with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required.
• Ability to read & comprehend computer printouts and write legibly.
• Complete DOT acceptable application for employment.
• Successfully complete DOT required road test; DOT drug screen & physical.
• General knowledge of highways and locations in LA, TX & surrounding states where deliveries may be scheduled.
• Ability to take direction & comprehend instructions; work well with others.
• Know & obey all traffic regulations; be safe & conscientious driver; ability to drive standard bobtail and /or tractor-tanker.
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Moderate physical activity. Requires lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require basic safety precautions.
• Exposure to outside weather, including extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions.
• Requires long periods of time driving a vehicle with the ability to see in all types of light, e.g. daylight or night time, and exposure to fumes and vibration.
• Noise level is moderate.

Benefits

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Eligible to enroll in health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and other supplemental plans after 90 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including holidays after 90 days of employment.

Pay

Route drivers start at $21 an hour but can be negotiated based on experience and shift.

Schedule

Average schedule is 50 hours a week, but that is subject to change and not a guarantee.