DEF Driver - Columbus, OH

Great Lakes Petroleum Co.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Holidays

Safety bonuses

Performance bonus

Home daily

Job summary

Great Lakes Petroleum Co. in Columbus, OH seeks a truck driver responsible for loading/unloading DEF shipments and safely operating vehicles per regulations. Duties include routine maintenance, paperwork, and inspections, with focus on safety and compliance.

Requirements include a valid CDL (Class A or B), HazMat/Tanker endorsements, TWIC or portal for obtaining one within 30 days, and willingness to work weekends for home daily routes. Comprehensive benefits and performance bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL and an acceptable driving record.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements REQUIRED.
• TWIC REQUIRED or ability to obtain within 30 days after hire.
• DOT/FMCSA pre-employment drug testing required.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing per DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Must meet DOT/FMCSA qualification standards, including a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Availability to work weekends and extended hours as business needs require.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads DEF trucks adhering to all Company and Governmental regulations.
• Safely operates trucks according to Company policies and state/federal laws.
• 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 Company policy.
• Maintains miscellaneous service duties such as checking oil, water, fuel, tires, and tank-related items daily.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions to Fleet Manager.
• Completes and transmits all paperwork in compliance with established Company procedures.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use loading arms and card readers at rack facilities, use auxiliary pumps for loading and unloading vehicles, and use spill kits and fire extinguishers.

Skills

Safety awareness

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Loading arms

Card readers

Spill kits

Fire extinguishers

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for the proper and efficient completion of assigned duties and operation of their vehicle.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads DEF trucks adhering to all Company and Governmental regulations.
• Safely operates trucks according to Company policies and state/federal laws.
• 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 Company policy.
• Maintains miscellaneous service duties such as checking oil, water, fuel, tires, and tank-related items daily.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions and/or concerns to Fleet Manager.
• Completes and transmits all paperwork in compliance with established Company procedures.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use loading arms and card readers at rack facilities, use auxiliary pumps for loading and unloading vehicles, and use spill kits and fire extinguishers.

Compensation

• Pay range: $22 to $27 per hour (based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location).
• Overtime opportunities available in accordance with applicable laws.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Paid time off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
• Quarterly safety bonuses (eligible after 120 days of employment).
• Monthly performance bonus based on gallons delivered (eligible after 120 days of employment).
• Local roues - home daily.

Requirements

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and an acceptable driving record that meets company and DOT/FMCSA requirements.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements REQUIRED.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) REQUIRED or ability to obtain one within 30 days after hire.
• Prior fuel, petroleum, or hazardous material transportation experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete DOT required pre-employment drug testing.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Must meet and maintain DOT and FMCSA qualification standards, including a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Availability to work weekends and extended hours as business needs require.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and customer service.