What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Driver / Shop Assistant position at Seneca Tank?
Summary :
Reporting to the Branch Manager Des Moines Location. The incumbent is responsible for organizing the yard, driving tanker trucks and trailers on and around the yard to maintain a steady workflow for mechanics, washing and / or detailing tank trucks, trailers, and lube vans (units); receiving, stocking, and preparing parts / parts kits to be used in the shop. The job holder is also responsible for maintaining the physical environment of the Des Moines Branch shop and performing grounds maintenance duties as needed. The job holder also picks up and delivers parts to / from local vendors and performs routine delivery of trucks and trailers between facilities.
Supervisory Responsibility
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions :
Driving
- Drive petroleum tank trucks and trailers on public roadways and within private / company parking areas to transport for repair, resale-refurbishment, washing, and fueling.
- Maintaining an organized lot to ensure safe and productive storage of trucks and trailers while maintaining productive work-flow.
Detailing
Shop and Grounds Maintenance
Pick Up and Delivery
Parts Preparation
Receiving and Stocking
Lift Operation
Competencies
Must have a Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement, a Hazmat endorsement is a plus.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards related to area of responsibility.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Knowledge of petroleum tank truck operation and maintenance, as well as traffic rules and regulations.
Knowledge of proper mechanical functioning of petroleum tank trucks.
Ability to detect and diagnose mechanical problems with petroleum tank trucks.
Ability to act with professionalism in communicating with internal and external customers.
Knowledge of requisite driver capabilities and restrictions for repairing units.
Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, punctual, and fulfilling obligations.
Ability to know one's location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to oneself.
Equipment and Software
Equipment : Hand and power tools such as screwdriver, wrench, and electric drill, travel lift, 2-way radio, landline / cellular telephone, shovel, snow blower, salt-spreader, and pickup / tractor-mounted plow
Software : Email application
Safety
Follow U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T) regulations regarding petroleum tanks, as well as the policies found in Seneca Tank's Safety Manual.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years of experience driving a straight truck or semi tractor
Must meet and maintain Company insurability standards
Must possess and maintain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker and air brake endorsements
Must possess and maintain current D.O.T. Medical Examiner's Certificate
Disclaimer
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the job holder. Management reserves the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Employment at Seneca Tank is "at will" or voluntary on both the part of the Company and the job holder. Employment is not for a set period of time and may be discontinued by either party for any lawful reason, with or without notice. This job description is not an employment contract.
Salary : $25 - $32