Driver

Brenntag; Kentucky; On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plan options

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking a CDL Driver to support daily chemical distribution operations. You will drive Class 8 tractors, handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials, with emphasis on safety and compliance while delivering to customers and vendors.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, maintaining equipment, documenting deliveries, and coordinating with supervisors. The role requires staying compliant with DOT/OSHA rules and participating in ongoing safety training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or US military experience.
• Must meet all driver qualifications (DQ).

Responsibilities

• Daily operation of a power unit (Class 8 tractors) for chemical distribution.
• Transport of HAZMAT and non-hazardous materials, liquid and dry.
• Care for equipment including ELDs, gateways, cameras, tracking units; ensure good working order.
• Maintain communication with supervisor or dispatcher for delivery instructions.
• Movements to satisfy deliveries, in-plant movements, inter-company transfers.
• Operate vehicle safely complying with DOT/OSHA and safety policies.

Skills

CDL driving

Safety compliance

Dispatcher communication

Heavy equipment operation

Reading/writing simple correspondence

Education

High school diploma or GED or US military experience

Tools

ELDs

Samsara platform

Forklift (if required)

Job description

Your Role and Responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused CDL Driver to support the daily operations of chemical distribution. This role involves the safe and efficient operation of Class 8 tractors and related equipment to transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials, including both liquid and dry products.

Responsibilities include performing bulk and packaged deliveries, executing proper loading and unloading procedures, completing required documentation, and ensuring compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Brenntag’s safety standards. We are dedicated to a “Zero Accidents, Zero Injuries” culture, actively investing in continuous safety training and leveraging cutting‑edge technology.

We offer reliable schedules and regular home time as well as late‑model trucks in our fleet, meticulously maintained and equipped with the latest safety features.

Job Description:

General:

• Daily operation and driving of a power unit (Class 8 tractors and lower) for chemical distribution.
• Transport of HAZMAT and non-hazardous materials, both liquid and dry.
• Proper care for all assigned equipment, including ELDs, virtual gateways, camera systems and tracking units; ensure equipment is in good working order before use.
• Remain in communication with supervisor or dispatcher to receive delivery instructions.
• Movements to satisfy outside delivery (customers/vendors), in‑plant movements (spotting), and inter-company branch transfers.
• Operate tractor, trailer or service vehicle safely and efficiently, complying with DOT, OSHA, site-specific rules, packaging, labeling, marking, loading/unloading, placarding, pre-inspection, daily logs and reporting repairs.
• Follow Brenntag operating procedures, work instructions and safety policies while on a customer/vendor site.
• Maintain certification for operating pallet jacks (electric or manual) and forklift if required; operate dock locks, dock levelers and additional equipment for material delivery/pickup.
• Complete all required training and observe company policies and procedures.
• Always represent the company professionally and stay organized.

Your Profile

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or US military experience.
• Must meet all driver qualifications (DQ).

Other Job Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Comfortable with general warehouse duties and the use of applicable equipment.
• Detail and customer oriented with good organizational skills.
• Complete all training as required.
• Observe, follow, and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Always represent the company in a professional manner.
• Ability to read, comprehend and conduct detailed and simple instructions in English and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Ability to learn and operate technology-based devices such as smart phones, tablets, transportation platforms (e.g., Samsara) to conduct normal safety, compliance and business operations.
• Willing to operate power units with advanced camera and safety systems (i.e., Samsara) for compliance purposes.
• Must reside local to area (within sixty miles). No lodging provided.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check and E‑verify check.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• This job has no supervisory responsibility.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment DOT fit‑for‑duty exam.
• Must be able to sit and drive for long hours.
• Must be able to step into and out of equipment safely.
• Must be able to stage, move, set up, operate, and break down equipment while performing loading/delivery tasks.
• Lifting ability up to 75 pounds.
• Frequently pushes, pulls or moves up to 150 pounds.
• Must be able to wear a respirator (if required) and all other personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to load and unload hazardous material.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.

Our Offer

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k).

Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including, when applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition, genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.

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Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government‑run, web‑based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.

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