Tanker Driver

Tanker Driver

Serving the Central Valley since 1947, our family-owned business has been built on integrity and hard work. Now we're looking for members of our team to expand our operations. We are building a team of the most-well rounded drivers in the central valley for local and over-the-road work. We offer ample opportunities to cross-train and learn, develop new skills and grow! All full-time employees are eligible for PTO, medical, dental, vision and retirement plans with company matching.

The Tanker Driver is primarily responsible for transporting goods from one place to another using heavy or tractor-trailer trucks. This CDL Class A driver will take ownership of all aspects of the haul, from pre to post-trip inspections, complying with DOT Hours of Service and safety regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Deliver goods via heavy or tractor-trailer trucks, both inter and intra state routes available
• Load and unload cargo efficiently and correctly, observing all best practices
• Record amount and type of cargo being delivered
• Obtain/maintain correct documentation for loads (i.e., BOLs, deliveries signed for)
• Maintain fuel levels, cleanliness of rig
• Report any road-incidences to dispatch
• Follow all applicable traffic laws
• Conduct thorough pre and post trip inspections, completing DVIRs thoroughly and correctly Maintain accurate log via consistent and correct ELD usage
• Coordinate with dispatch/drivers to schedule regular maintenance on machines
• Use most efficient and safe route to deliver goods as timely as possible
• Exercise awareness of CSA scores and individual responsibility to improve them
• Perform and acknowledge all safety regulations as determined by FMCSA, OSHA, and the Company when completing any and all tasks related to operations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 2 Years of Class A driving experience (preferred)
• Valid CDL, Class A
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including Saturdays
• Tanker Endorsement
• Doubles Endorsement (preferred)
• Works well independently and with others
• Good communication skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Truck Driving School Completion

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to see to visually inspect machines and verbally communicate
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Able to understand enough English to accurately receive dispatch and resolve paperwork (BOLs)
• Able to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms

Cal Valley Trucking