CDL Class A Driver - Tanker

Job Description

Job Description

This is a project based position supporting ongoing projects. Work locations and assignments may vary based on customer needs and project schedules.

Drivers will travel as part of a crew with other Shannon Farmer Trucking llc drivers to assigned project locations. While assigned to an out-of-town project, the company will provide each driver with their own hotel room every night , as well as lunch each scheduled workday .

Once at the project location, drivers will operate a local daily route and return to the hotel each night. Typical assignments involve loading at a customer plant and transporting material to a designated staging, disposal, or unloading location within the local project area. This is not an over-the-road (OTR) position requiring drivers to sleep in the truck.

Between out-of-town projects, drivers may be assigned available local work based on customer needs and company scheduling. This allows drivers to continue working locally when they are not assigned to a traveling project.

Compensation is based on a flat-rate pay structure for each project . Drivers are also compensated for required training and eligible breakdown time in accordance with company policy. Specific project locations, schedules, flat rates, and other applicable pay details will be communicated before each assignment.

Tanker experience is preferred but willing to train the right candidates to assist in obtaining a tanker endorsement.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable, safety-minded Tanker Driver to join our team. This position is responsible for safely and professionally transporting and delivering materials to customer locations and farm sites while following dispatch instructions, company policies, and established safety standards.

Our drivers are an important part of our operation and are expected to represent the company professionally while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, communication, and dependable service.

Tanker Driver – Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tanker truck and trailer in accordance with company policies, DOT regulations, and established safety procedures.

• Safely transport and unload tanker loads while following all company unloading procedures and customer/site requirements.

• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of both the truck and trailer and promptly report any safety, maintenance, or equipment concerns.

• Accurately document load counts, deliveries, and unloading information for each dispatched load.

• Complete all required paperwork, load tickets, logs, and company documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Maintain clear and professional communication with manager regarding load status, delays, equipment issues, or site conditions.

• Verify equipment and unloading connections are properly secured before beginning the unloading process.

• Follow all required safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while loading and unloading.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional truck and trailer.

• Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, dispatchers, facility personnel, and the public.

• Make safety the priority at all times and immediately report unsafe conditions or concerns.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a commercial truck driver, specifically with tractor-trailers or tanker trucks

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements for tanker

• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations, DOT regulations

• Experience driving tanker is preferred

• Strong understanding of tanker loading/unloading procedures

• Excellent driving record with a focus on safety and compliance on over-the-road routes

• Ability to work independently in various weather conditions while maintaining high safety standards