OTR Tanker Driver (CDL A)

Key Accountabilities: 

• Required to operate independently over periods of time without direct daily oversight. 
• Responsible for safely operating a motor vehicle and transporting products on public highways between various locations, over long distances, including state to state.
• Carefully planning routes to ensure that deliveries are completed in a timely manner. 
• Promptly reporting any traffic violations, road accidents, and vehicle breakdowns to management. 
• Notifying the dispatcher and customer of any delay that may affect scheduled delivery times. 
• Work with Productions department to arrange pickup of raw materials. 
• Obey the state and federal laws while operating Midwest commercial vehicles. 
• Maintaining the company truck and trailer, which includes washing and cleaning it, monitoring tire pressure, and performing minor repairs as needed. 
• Performing Daily Vehicle Inspections before and after each trip to ensure that all mechanical systems are in good working order. 
• Follow maintenance discrepancy protocols to properly communicate equipment issues to the maintenance team. 
• Required to properly and timely complete all paperwork, forms, (electronic or otherwise) and other administrative tasks; communicate through email and video conferencing utilizing company provided tablet. 
• May be required to apply product at customer sites as dictated by the business need.
• Understand Know and regularly practice firmly adhere to the Midwest’s “10 Rules to Live By” and Midwest Core Values at all times. 
• Model safe behavior and ensure that appropriate emphasis is placed on both training and everyday workplace behavior. 
• Team focused with ability to always work and communicate professionally with many people, even under stress, and to elevate issues to their proper level. 
• Other duties as assigned.

 Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED 
• Licensure/Certifications 
• Class A CDL in good standing
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
• At least 3 years driving experience to perform job safely 
• Time management and organization skills to stay on schedule 
• Ability to work with peers in a team effort 
• A well-organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed individual who is able to work with minimal amount of supervision 
• Capability to efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands. 
• Ability to lift heavy objects. 
• Extensive travel (by truck, airplane, automobile) in the conduct of business is necessary. 
• Regular use of the telephone, tablet and/or mobile devices for communication. 

Work Environment: Includes an industrial setting with exposure to excessive noise, heavy machinery, environmental issues and/or inclement weather conditions.

This opportunity offers a rewarding and self-paced environment, with minimal supervision; it encourages independent judgement and continued development; it means being a key part of the team, responsible for the company’s growth and success.

We provide our employees with exciting, fast-paced, and friendly work environment; a culture of care and collaboration; opportunities to grow; and competitive wage and benefits package, including healthcare/dental/vision/wellness programs, life insurance and retirement plan. We also offer a generous employer contribution of up to 93% with wellness incentive programs.  

 Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.  The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package.  EOE