What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tanker Driver position at Scotty's Contracting and Stone?
Scotty's Contracting and Stone is accepting applications for a Tanker Driver. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence and seeking a long-term career opportunity! As a full-time employee of Scotty’s, you will be eligible for many of our competitive company benefits, including paid holidays & vacation, medical, dental, and vision Insurance, company paid life insurance and long-term disability, and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) retirement plan (employer paid retirement).
Scotty's Contracting and Stone, LLC is a subsidiary of Houchens Industries and participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides employees with retirement through profit sharing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitor dashboard gauges, and maintain truck cleanliness, reporting any major issues to the Supervisor.
- Take directions from supervisors regarding assignments, routes, and operational procedures.
- Stay alert to road conditions, job site hazards, and changes in assignments via CB radio communication.
- Report any accidents, damage, or incidents immediately to the supervisor.
- Work professionally with co-workers, dispatchers, and site personnel to ensure efficient operations and a collaborative work environment.
- Safely operate and drive a tanker truck to transport liquids, chemicals, or petroleum products to various destinations.
- Follow all traffic laws and company policies, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- Adhere to all federal, state, and local transportation regulations and safety standards.
- Accurately complete and submit daily logs, truck reports, and other required documentation in compliance with company, State, and Federal regulations.
- Be prepared to operate in various weather conditions while ensuring safe transport of materials.
- Assist in the preparation and completion of necessary documentation for each delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 year of experience performing similar key responsibilities in commercial driving preferred.
- Certification/License:
- Must possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement and Hazmat.
- Must have a current medical certificate.
- Must pass a Clearinghouse check and maintain a clean driving record.
- Additional Skills: Strong attention to safety and adherence to protocols.
- Experience transporting hazardous materials is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards.
- Ability to read and follow maps, delivery instructions, and schedules.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Certification from a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examiner (in the U.S.) to ensure fitness for operating heavy vehicles.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs. frequently.
- Sitting for Long Periods: Extended periods of driving (8 hours) while maintaining alertness.
- Climbing in and out of the truck multiple times a day, using ladders and steps.
- Climbing steps and ladders to load and unload materials and access high platforms.
- Operating truck controls, levers, and sometimes tarping systems.
- Walking around job sites, inspecting the vehicle, and securing loads.
- Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking undercarriage and tires.
- Adequate vision for reading gauges, spotting hazards, and navigating traffic; hearing to communicate with site personnel and hear alarms/horns.
- PPE Required: Steel-toed boots, long pants, long sleeves, heavy-duty gloves, face mask.
Scotty’s Contracting and Stone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
