Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY  

We are seeking a safety-focused and customer-oriented Fuel Transport Driver to join our team. This role is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of petroleum products to customer locations while ensuring compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, company policies, and industry safety standards.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong driving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced, 24/7/365 operation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements.
• Minimum 2 years of CDL driving experience with a safe driving record.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous materials handling, DOT regulations, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to sit for extended periods, bend, lift, carry, connect/disconnect heavy hoses, and climb on/off equipment safely.
• Must pass required physicals, drug screenings, and maintain all driving qualifications.
• Authorization to load/unload products at partner facilities (training provided).
• Clear and timely communication skills with dispatch and customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Receive daily delivery schedules from dispatch and plan routes efficiently.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tank truck and trailer, ensuring compliance with DOT safety requirements and verifying all equipment is in proper working condition.
• Safely operate a tank truck and trailer to deliver fuel to customer sites.
• Connect hoses, open/close valves, monitor gauges, and accurately measure and record product quantities delivered.
• Provide delivery receipts and maintain accurate regulatory and company documentation.
• Communicate with dispatch after each delivery and notify customers prior to arrival to confirm readiness to receive product.
• Address customer inquiries professionally, escalating to appropriate company contacts when necessary.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment cleanliness, performing housekeeping duties as required.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, DOT regulations, facility rules, and company safety procedures at all times.
• Attend required safety meetings and ongoing training sessions. 

All activities will be performed in support of the strategy and vision of the organization. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All activities must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations. 

While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required. 

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