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Full Time Transportation Cambridge, NE, US

5 days ago Requisition

Job Summary:

The Fuel Truck Driver is responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering fuel in a tractor trailer tanker within a 300-mile radius of the terminal, including local rural delivery, while practicing safe driving practices and offering superior service to our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate truck and trailer to destinations in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Inspects equipment for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use loading arms and card readers at rack facilities, use auxiliary pumps for loading and unloading of vehicle, and use spill kits and fire extinguisher.
• Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor, including pushing and/or pulling dollies into place and cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear on tankers.
• Must be able to load/unload tankers either individually, with the assistance of other workers, or with or without mechanical equipment.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including drivers’ record of duty status, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, and all other records required by law and the company.
• Conform with and abide by all commercial motor vehicle regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety requirements.
• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation/environment at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Education:
  
  High School or Equivalent
• Experience:
  
  1 year tractor trailer/tanker driving experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat and Tank Endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations and the U. S. Department of Transportation regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, and maintenance.
• Ability to maneuver vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as tight corners, inclement weather, busy commercial areas, high pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and tight loading/unloading areas.
• Ability to read a map, follow directions, handle receipts, and maintain logs, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and customers.
• Abide by all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Abide by the company’s safety, quality, environmental, and HR policies at all times.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Must satisfactorily pass a company mandated physical, and U. S. Department of Transportation or company mandated drug and/or alcohol tests.
• The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
• Shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Enter and exit vehicle’s cab at least 6-10 times a day. Cab floor level is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds; also requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing.
• Climb the side of the tanker as required. Climbing is…