Hazmat - CDL-A Company Driver - 1yr EXP Required - Regional - H Endorsements Required - Martin Transport Inc.

Hazmat Tanker Drivers: Home Daily or Weekly. H - Hazardous Materials Endorsement.

SUMMARY

A driver shall possess the ability to operate a Commercial Class 8 Motor Vehicle in a manner consistent with all applicable traffic and safety regulations.

Must be able to:

• safely operate a Class 8 vehicle combination unit (Tractor-Trailer) in day-to-day interstate, intrastate and international operations
• provide service to customers in the loading, delivery and unloading of a variety of liquid products to and from assigned locations
• perform all related duties associated with the pick-up and delivery of these liquid products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A driver will be experienced in the operation of a Class 8 Motor Vehicle with a satisfactory, verifiable job performance and driving history.

• Meet all Federal and State requirements for certification and possess a valid Class A CDL license with a hazardous materials endorsement for operation of a combination vehicle with air brakes, including a current D.O.T. medical physical meeting the requirements set forth by 49 CFR Part 392.41;
• Have satisfactory, verifiable, previous experience and/or appropriate training in the transportation of bulk liquid products;
• Be able to properly load and unload liquid products and perform all related duties including lifting and connecting hoses and fittings weighing up to 50 pounds, as required;
• Be able to accurately and legibly complete all required paperwork associated with delivery of bulk liquid product including a daily record of duty status log in compliance with Federal, State and Company requirements;
• Be able to read, write, speak, understand and apply the English language including communication by telephone for receiving assignments, directions and safety information;
• Be able to safely and correctly operate and maneuver, including backing, a combination, Class 8 vehicle combination trailer unit under all types of circumstances inside cities, on rural highways and within any close confines of a customer's facilities;
• Be able to perform duties requiring repeated bending and/or twisting of the waist, neck, shoulders, wrists and arms; twisting and rotating hands, elbows and forearms; kneeling, squatting and rising to a standing position; repeated gripping and grasping; and operate vehicle's foot pedals with feet
• Be able to climb ladders, including ascending and descending, and balancing while performing physical activities in awkward positions while loading and unloading trailers;
• Be able to enter and exit the vehicle cab repeatedly which consists of climbing one to three steps assisted by gripping and holding with the hand onto a hand rail;
• Be able to drive for extended periods of time, up to maximum allowable times in a safe manner under a variety of highway and weather conditions, including night driving;
• Be able to read, understand, and apply information relating to trip planning for delivery of freight products including using a road atlas, city maps, and other geographical documents, as necessary, to plan trips and deliver product in a timely manner with minimum variance using the shortest, correct, legal route;
• Have the ability to positively communicate, respond to and interact with other company personnel, customers, and the general public in day-to-day operations in a tactful and respectful manner;
• Be able to hook and unhook trailers as required and properly secure any valves, hatches and/or fittings;
• Be able to appraise, evaluate, and adequately respond to situational strain and emotional stress; possess the abilities of reasoning, recall, attention, judgment, coordination and functional control;
• Be able to withstand abrupt duty hour changes, irregular work/rest cycles, noise and vibration, temperature and weather extremes, irregular meals, and delays;
• Be able to wear the required safety equipment including wear a respirator, supplied air respirator, or self-contained breathing apparatus while performing required duties;
• Be able to comply with all requirements as outlined in the Driver's Manual;
• Perform any and all other tasks assigned by management for which the employee is qualified and physically able to perform.

Job Requirements

• Must have a High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of driving experience required

Summary of Benefits for Martin Transport, Inc. Drivers

• Excellent Pay
• Group Medical Insurance
• Group Dental Plan
• Vision Care
• Prescription Drug Cards
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Martin Unit Purchase Plan for MMLP
• Group Life Insurance - $50,000 plus additional $50,000 AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance - $5,000 benefit amount
• Paid Vacation (Pay based on previous year weekly average)
• Holiday Pay
• Hospital Sick Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual Safety Bonus Program
• Quarterly Safety Bonus Program
• Quarterly Service Bonus Program
• Tenure Bonus Program: Up to 5% of Line Haul
• Uniforms
• Driver Away Pay: 10% bonus pay for out 14 days
• Bereavement Leave Pay
• Jury Duty Leave Pay
• Drug/Alcohol Test Pay (except pre-employment)
• Trainee Pay
• Extra Pay for Driver Trainers - $50 per day
• Recruitment Bonus - Driver Referral Incentive Program ($3,000 for each new hire)
• Lots of home time - 55% of our drivers are home daily, 40% are home weekly