Transport Driver - Class A

Transport DriverThe Transport Driver is a seasoned driver whose job is to deliver fuel to customer destinations and provide exceptional customer service. Foster Fuel Drivers are required to ensure their equipment is properly maintained and that all records or reports for DOT and Corporate compliance are met.SALARY RANGE$26.00/hr. to $39.00/hr. DOE.DutiesDrives truck and tanker to pick up and deliver fuel products as required.Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skill in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or in tight loading/unloading areas.Abides by all company, DOT, State, and Federal transportation safety regulations.Conducts pre-trip and post trip inspections of equipment for defects and safe operation conditions before and after trips, when stopped during the work day, and submits a daily vehicle inspection report on the condition at the end of each day.Performs basic preventive maintenance to ensure fluid levels and tire pressure are maintained.Maintains records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations and including driver's logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required by Foster Fuels or state and federal regulations.Ensures that all shipping documentation (bills of laden, weight tickets, etc.) required to move with shipments are available for inspection, that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipments when delivered, and that signed bills of laden for proof of delivery are turned into dispatch daily.Reports all accidents/incidents involving driver or company equipment immediately after an incident occurs to the Supervisor.Promptly reports any delays due to breakdown, weather or traffic conditions, or other emergencies. Also report if there is more than a one-hour delay in getting unloaded or loaded, or in the event of irregularities relating to pick up or deliver of fuel.Key Candidate AttributesEffective written and verbal communication skills.Able to travel outside of the local area when responding to an emergency event.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.Ability to complete simple calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.Ability to graph hours of service driving logs both manually and electronically.Key Candidate SkillsRequires one-year minimum experience as a commercial driver.Requires Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, current DOT physical examination card, and clean DMV record.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentWork environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Benefits SummaryFoster Fuels offers a very competitive Medical Benefits package. We offer Anthem Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity. The medical plan consists of 3 plan options with 2 of them free to the employee. All plans cover preventative care and Rx at 100%. In addition, dependent coverage is 100% paid by employee.Additionally Foster Fuels Offers:Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA$10,000 Employer Paid Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401K match through ADP with Foster Fuels matching half of the employee contribution up to 6%.Paid Time Off7 Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, and Volunteer Time Off DayAnnual Discretionary Market-Based and Performance RaisesAnnual Discretionary BonusesPaid Parental LeaveAnnual Credit to company swag store depending on positionEducational Assistance ProgramEmployee and Dependent Scholarship OpportunitiesEmployee Pricing on Appliances, Service, Propane, and Heating OilFoster Gives ProgramReferral BonusesDriver Benefits – Including emergency pay, pump-load pay, annual safety bonus, and home dailyCDL Sign-On BonusGym/ Fitness Reimbursement – up to $100 annuallyFoster Fuels is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy and childbirth (or related conditions), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.