What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Driver - Tacoma, WA position at City Service?
About the Company
CityServiceValcon, LLC (CSV) was founded in 1932 and has a 90-year history of exemplary customer service. It joined the NorthStar Energy family of companies in March 2022. The company’s mission is to build a safe and balanced environment for its 240 employees while providing innovative and high-quality products to its customers.
CityServiceValcon is a market leader in fuel distribution across multiple product lines offering wholesale ground and aviation fuel programs from top national brands and independent refiners. Commercial products including propane, proprietary card lock, bulk fuel, and lubricants are distributed from its multiple locations across Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The company serves customer needs in aviation, trucking, agriculture, mining, construction, government, and residential homes. CityServiceValcon’s experienced and long-tenured management team is committed to optimizing the business and has a track record of successful growth.
About the Position
We are looking for a Transport Driver to be responsible for safely and efficiently delivering fuel to a variety of locations while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a professional image as part of the company team. We use Peterbilt’s and Kenworth’s, mainly Cummins 565HP with 18 speeds.
This position will be located in Tacoma, WA. but will report to the Transport Driver Manager out of our Greenacres, WA location, focusing on these key responsibilities :
Deliver ground fuel and aviation fuel to a variety of locations
Requires Current CDL Class A
Hazmat, Doubles Triples, Tankers preferred
We can aid in acquiring endorsements
Strong customer service skills
Current Driver Certification Card (Physical)
Must be able to pass :
Drug Screen
Reference Check
Background Check
Motor vehicle records check
Must have basic knowledge of and comply with all D.O.T. industry and company safety regulations
Must be capable of analyzing and understanding general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government rules and regulations
Must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume
Must be capable of problem solving in stressful situations and making decisions based on training provided
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Current CDL A with hazardous material, tanker, and airbrake endorsements or the ability to obtain
Be willing to be out five days at a time with days off in the middle of the week (weekends are mandatory)
Minimum of 2 years driving experience in Class 8 vehicle, including winter driving and chaining requirements
Strong preference for those with tanker / liquid operations background
Active loading privileges at various terminals is a plus
Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card
Must pass a drug test, reference check, background check and motor vehicle records check before hire when driving hazardous materials
Must have basic knowledge of and comply with all DOT industry and company safety regulations
Willing to work long hours to meet customer needs, including evenings and weekends
Ability to read and analyze general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government rules and regulations
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and volume
Willing to be on-call on a rotating schedule once fully trained
Experience operating a manual transmission is required
Strong Communication and organizational skills
Knowledge and experience in the fuel and oil industry preferred
Customer service experience
Computer experience
Will be using a tablet for dispatches and Electric Logs daily
Will use digital displays at the racks and customer sites
Benefit Highlights
2 Weeks’ Vacation / year
5 Days of Sick Leave / year
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Employer paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Long-term Disability Insurance
4% 401K Retirement Account Match
Additional 3% Discretionary Contribution
6 Holidays / year
Fuel, Propane, Lubricants Discount
Additional information
CityServiceValcon, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, the presence of a sensory, physical, or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
