Job Summary:
The Tanker Driver safely transports bulk cement from supply terminals to designated company facilities and customer locations. This position operates commercial tractor-trailer and pneumatic tanker equipment; performs required vehicle and equipment inspections; safely loads and unloads product; completes required transportation and delivery documentation.
Main Responsibilities: The main responsibilities of the Tanker Driver include:
- Safely operate a commercial tractor-trailer and pneumatic dry-bulk tanker to transport cement and related materials along assigned routes.
- Perform and document required pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of the tractor, tanker, hoses, fittings, air lines, hydraulic systems, safety equipment, and other assigned equipment.
- Identify and promptly report equipment defects, unsafe conditions, spills, contamination concerns, accidents, delivery issues, and maintenance needs.
- Verify the product, quantity, destination, delivery instructions, and required documentation before leaving the terminal and before unloading.
- Safely load and unload bulk cement while preventing spills, product loss, cross-contamination, equipment damage, and injury.
- Connect and disconnect hoses and fittings; monitor pressure gauges, valves, air systems, and equipment throughout the unloading process.
- Follow all customer, terminal, plant, and company traffic-control, loading, unloading, PPE, and site-access procedures.
- Comply with applicable DOT/FMCSA requirements, including driver qualification, hours-of-service, vehicle inspection, cargo securement, and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- Maintain the cleanliness and orderly condition of the tractor, tanker, hoses, fittings, and related equipment.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with customers, coworkers, supervisors, dispatchers, terminal personnel, and members of the public.
- Report delays or circumstances that may affect safe and timely delivery and follow instructions provided by dispatch or management.
- Fill in as Ready Mix Driver as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.
- SkillsThe skills required for this position include:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)DOT Physical Card
- Acceptable driving record
- Drug and alcohol free
- Vision must be acceptable for day and night driving
- Willingness to work weekends and long hours during peak season
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include:
- Able to lift or move up to 65 pounds
- Able to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
- Able to work in adverse weather conditions
- Able to work in wet and/or dry conditions and extreme heat and cold
Benefits:
Our company offers great benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, and many more! Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying, complete any part of the application process, or access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
