Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners - Transport Driver III

Job Description

Job Description

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family-owned with locations throughout the US and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel. We are currently recruiting for a Transport Driver III for our Tampa, FL location. The Transport Driver is responsible for the "on-time" and safe delivery of products for Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners while maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.Transport Drivers perform a vital function in the service of our customers by transporting product safely and efficiently while complying with all applicable federal and state transportation and safety regulations. Company Interfaces:Transport Drivers report to the Terminal or Transportation Manager in their assigned location.The position interfaces with other employees within the terminals, company leadership, customers, vendors and regulatory agency contacts.Transport Driver III Job Responsibilities:Drive tractor-trailer (tanker) combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver asphalt products over short and long distances.Use and/or operate equipment, including but not limited to: ladders, loading arms, control valves, metal hoses, landing gear, air lines, cords and wheel pins.Maneuver truck into loading and unloading position, following signals from terminal operators as needed.Drive truck to weigh station before and after product loading and along route to document weight.Drive truck into position to load at filling rack.Open valves or starts pumps to fill trailer.Read gauges or meters and records quantity loaded.Record amount delivered and issues ticket to customer.Conform to Federal and State driving regulations, including driver logs.Inspect truck before and after trips. Submits report indicating truck condition.Read "Bill of Lading" to determine assignment.Responsible for re-fueling truck, checking oil and all fluids.Maintains truck interior.Transport Driver III Physical Requirements:Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions.Manual dexterity; ability to reach; able to bend and move with agility.Ability to lift and move up to 50-70 lbs.Able to climb up and down tank ladder as needed.Able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles .Well-groomed professional appearance.Transport Driver III Job Qualifications:Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement.3+ years of Class A CDL driving experience.Solid work history.Excellent driving record.Strong oral and written communication skills.Customer-service focused.Able to understand weigh scales and basic measurements.High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit SharingErgon is an EEO/AAP Employer.Applications must be submitted online. No Walk-ins or Phone Calls will be accepted. Applicant will be contacted for interviews.Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.Position to be filled: Transport Driver IIIPre-employment background, drug and MVR