DOT Chemical Delivery Driver

Streamline Innovations; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Cellular reimbursement

Workman’s Comp

Disability & Life Insurance

Sick leave

Job summary

Streamline Innovations is seeking a DOT Chemical Delivery Driver to load, transport, and unload chemicals to customer sites with strong safety discipline. You will perform pre-trip inspections, maintain logs, and ensure regulatory compliance in all deliveries.

Role requires traveling across Texas, New Mexico, and remote locations, with focus on hazardous materials handling and customer service. The position includes forklift operation support, adherence to DOT/FMCSA rules, and maintaining clean,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1–3 years of commercial truck driving experience, preferably with hazmat.
• Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• In-depth knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and Hazardous Materials Regulations.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling, storage, transportation and transfer procedures.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles, forklifts, pumps and hoses.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to customer locations.
• Load and unload using forklifts and proper material handling practices.
• Complete driver logs, bills of lading, and other required documentation.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Maintain clean, compliant trucks and adhere to safety policies.
• Ensure all hazmat shipments are properly documented and placarded.
• Travel across Texas, New Mexico, and other remote locations as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and comply with customer site requirements.

Skills

Hazmat handling

CDL Class A

Hazmat & Tanker endorsements

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Forklift operation

Safety & regulatory compliance

Vehicle inspection

Documentation accuracy

Customer service

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Under general supervision, the DOT Chemical Delivery Driver loads the truck and delivers chemicals to the customer location in a safe manner following all laws, company policies, and customer policies. This position will ensure that the truck is in good working order by completing the pre-trip inspection, maintaining up to date logs and timesheets, as well as ensuring the shipping documents and all vehicle documents are current within the delivery truck.

Transportation & Delivery

• Safely transport totes, drums, and tankers (ISO containers) containing hazardous and non-hazardous materials from company facilities to customer locations.
• Transfer (pump) chemical products from delivery vehicles into customer chemical makeup tanks in accordance with company procedures and customer site requirements.
• Deliver parts, equipment, chemicals, and other materials to customer and field locations as needed.
• Operate delivery vehicles in compliance with all applicable traffic laws, company policies, customer requirements, and safe driving practices.

Compliance & Documentation

• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report vehicle defects or maintenance needs.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of bills of lading, hazardous materials shipping papers, inspection reports, driver logs, and other required transportation records.
• Ensure hazardous material shipments are properly placarded, labeled, marked, and documented in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain required DOT documentation and ensure all vehicle permits, licenses, and certifications remain current.

Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance on assigned trucks, pumps, hoses, and related delivery equipment.
• Maintain assigned vehicles in a clean, safe, and professional condition while ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are followed.

Loading & Material Handling

• Operate forklifts to safely load and unload chemical products and materials.
• Secure cargo in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures.
• Load, unload, and handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials using proper material handling practices.

Warehouse Operations

• Assist with warehouse operations, including receiving shipments, inventory management, chemical ordering, preventative maintenance, and organizing warehouse and laydown yard areas.
• Maintain safe, organized, and compliant chemical storage areas.

Safety

• Follow all Company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and customer safety requirements.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established procedures when handling chemicals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1–3 years of commercial truck driving experience, preferably transporting hazardous materials
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required
• Hazardous Materials (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements required
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
• In-depth knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and Hazardous Materials Regulations
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling, storage, transportation, and transfer procedures
• Knowledge of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) hazards, detection methods, PPE requirements, and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles, forklifts, pumps, hoses, and chemical transfer equipment
• Ability to accurately complete driver logs, inspection reports, bills of lading, and other required documentation
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow written procedures and regulatory requirements
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance

Working Conditions

Working conditions vary and include:

• Controlled office environment as needed.
• Equipment fabrication shops and panel shops.
• Warehouses, customer sites, and other outdoor environments
• Frequent travel throughout Texas, New Mexico, and other remote assigned locations
• Exposure to chemicals, noise, dust, and industrial hazards
• On occasions, weather conditions may include:
  • Hot, cold, and/or inclement

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle for extended periods.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods while driving.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach as required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pumps, hoses, and other equipment.
• Ability to perform duties in hot, cold, dusty, and other outdoor industrial environments.
• Major medical, dental, and vision for employee and dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Cellular Reimbursement - $100/month
• Workman’s Comp.
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Hourly Paid Sick Leave