Fuel Tank Wagon Driver

Wilcox + Flegel Oil Co.; St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilcox + Flegel Oil Co. is seeking a dedicated Fuel Tank Wagon Driver for local routes, delivering bulk fuel to customer locations with daily home time. You will represent the company and maintain safety standards on every run, supported by a strong benefits package.

You will operate loading arms, perform routine inspections, and ensure accurate paperwork while upholding exceptional customer service and reliability across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have Class A CDL with Haz-Mat and Tanker endorsements and TWIC.
• Preferred: Haz-Mat and Tanker endorsements and TWIC.
• Two years of experience hauling hazardous materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports load to customer locations, observing traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Chocks rear wheels before unloading and remove chocks after unloading.
• Complete and transmit all paperwork per company procedures.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and replace gaskets, nozzles and related items.
• Perform safety inspections on trucks and equipment.
• Monitor daily oil, water, fuel, tires and tank-related items.
• Report equipment malfunctions to Dispatcher.

Skills

Local driving

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Fast learner

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Night driving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wilcox + Flegel is looking to add a dedicated and safety-focused Fuel Tank Wagon Driver to our industry-leading team of professional drivers. The role is LOCAL with competitive pay and benefits, so you will be home every day! We provide consistent scheduling so you will have the time an energy to do the things you love outside of work! Our drivers come for the pay and benefits and stay for the positive work environment, work/life balance, and much more.

We offer an industry-leading benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, Optional FSA
• Optional Medical Waive Bonus
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, and AD&D
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off, 120 hours per year
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Working Holiday Pay
• Volunteer Employee Program – get paid to volunteer!
• Employee Fuel Discount Account
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Recognition & Reward Program
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Boot Reimbursement
• Company paid Medical Card renewal

What you’ll do as a Fuel Tank Wagon Driver

As a Fuel Tank Wagon Driver for Wilcox + Flegel, you will make deliveries of bulk fuel products to customer locations. You will be the face of our organization to many of our valued customers and a critical piece of our mission of “Creating Lasting Partnerships with our Customers and Communities.

We asked our drivers why they choose Wilcox + Flegel every day and here is what they said…

“Wilcox + Flegel gives you the freedom to be the best driver you can be.”

“I enjoy every day and look forward to a very long career with this company. Hands down one of the most enjoyable places I have held employment.”

“I have been with the company 21 years and have felt valued with education advancement and opportunities for growth with many perks. The benefits are a great coverage and price.”

“The people that are there have great energy and are fun to be around. The company makes sure you receive good training before sending you out on your own.”

“401K is amazing, company actually contributes more than I do!! Best dispatch team I’ve ever been involved with. Very positive coworkers.”

“For a stable future, this is the place to go.”

Essential Position Functions and Responsibilities:

• Transports load over required route to proper destination, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Chocks rear wheels of truck and trailer before any unloading takes place.
• Removes chocks before driving away from delivery.
• Completes and transmits all paperwork in compliance with established Wilcox and Flegel Company procedures.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness and replaces gaskets, nozzles and other related articles as necessary.
• Performs safety inspections on trucks, equipment and/or facilities as required by Wilcox and Flegel Company policy.
• Maintains miscellaneous service duties such as checking, on a daily basis, oil, water, fuel, tires and tank related items.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions and/or concerns to Dispatcher.

Critical Core Competencies and Skills:

• 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.
• Must be able to drive at night with limited visibility.
• Must be able to climb in and out of Fuel Tank Wagon, operate gear shift and brake & gas petals.
• Must be able to climb on various pieces of equipment to reach fuel tank access.
• Local driving.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skill.
• Must be highly organized with strong ability to multi-task.
• Able to assess competing demands and determine appropriate direction.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environment; agile, flexible and resilient.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have Class A CDL with Haz-Mat and Tanker endorsements and TWIC

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prefer two years of experience hauling hazardous materials.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations (note if Required or Preferred):

• Must have Class A CDL
• Preferred: Haz-Mat and Tanker endorsements and TWIC

Equipment and Software Requirements:

• NA

Position Location/Working Conditions/Equipment

• Warehouse
• Customer Locations
• Exposure to chemicals
• High noise environment
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
• Exposure to moving machinery
• Outdoors

Physical Requirements

• Typically driving company vehicle
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Frequent lifting (40 lbs.)

Equipment

• Fuel and/or lube related equipment
• Vehicle