Driver, CDL A Hazmat

Colonial Group; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Parental leave and military leave

PTO and holidays

Profit sharing and 401(k) with match

Uniforms & PPE with laundering

Boot allowance

Job summary

Savage is seeking skilled CDL-A drivers to safely transport molten sulfur from refinery units to designated offload facilities in Texas City, TX. You will perform thorough vehicle inspections, manage loading operations, and monitor temperatures to ensure product remains molten.

Requirements include a clean CDL A, N/H endorsements (or X), TWIC, and 1–2 years’ tractor-trailer experience. Excellent benefits, PTO, and safety-first culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Tanker (N) and Hazardous Materials (H) endorsements (or X).
• TWIC card required prior to hire for refinery access.
• Minimum 1–2 years of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Strict safety commitment with no major DOT violations in 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport molten sulfur from refinery production units to offload facilities or terminals.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on heavy-duty tractor-trailers and tanker equipment.
• Manage loading/offloading using high-pressure air, hoses, and refinery couplings.
• Monitor trailer temperature gauges to keep product molten during transit.
• Adhere to refinery traffic patterns, speed limits and safety protocols.
• Complete DOT logs, manifests, bills of lading and refinery paperwork accurately.

Skills

CDL A

Hazardous Materials

TWIC card

Safety conscious

Strong communication

Tools

DOT logs

Job description

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

The Basics:

Location: Texas City, TX

Compensation: 1st Shift $31.50, 2nd shift $32.50

Days/Hours: 1st and 2nd shift

Equipment Used: Commercial Tankers, Dry Bulk & Commodity Haulers, Locomotive & Fueling Trucks, In-Plant Terminal Vehicles.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Parental Leave and Military/Uniformed Services Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) with company match
• Company provided Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Annual $150 steel-toe boot allowance
• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What you’ll be doing:

• Safely transport molten sulfur from refinery production units to designated offload facilities or storage terminals.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on specialized heavy-duty tractor-trailers and insulated chemical tanker equipment.
• Manage loading and offloading procedures using high-pressure air compressors, heavy-duty hoses, and refinery connection couplings.
• Monitor trailer temperature gauges during transit to ensure the product remains in a molten liquid state.
• Navigate complex industrial refinery environments, strictly adhering to plant traffic patterns, speed limits, and strict safety protocols.
• Execute all administrative tasks flawlessly, including DOT logs, chemical manifests, bill of lading, and refinery-specific paperwork.

Requirements to be successful:

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Tanker (N) and Hazardous Materials (H) endorsements (or a combined X endorsement).
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required prior to hire for refinery access.
• Minimum 1-2 years of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Strict commitment to safety with zero major preventable accidents or DOT compliance violations in the past 3 years.
• Refinery Safety Protocols: Adherence to strict personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, including flame-resistant clothing (FRC), H2S gas monitors, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while representing Savage professionally at customer locations.

• Commercial Tanker Truck Experience: Experience operating Class 8 tractor-trailers that transport bulk liquids, including crude oil, petroleum products, and chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience operating commercial heavy-duty transport trucks and specialized material-handlingof bulk liquid tankers or chemical hauling experience.
• Prior experience hauling hot/molten commodities or hazardous chemical materials.
• Active Refinery Site Safety Orientation card (e.g., Basic Plus / Safety Council) or specific local refinery badges.
• Experience operating manual transmissions (10-speed or 13-speed heavy-haul setups, 18 Wheelers, Single/ Double Axel).

Some physical requirements and working conditions:

• Must be comfortable wearing advanced PPE including Fire-Retardant Clothing (FRC), full-face shields, heavy-duty gloves, and a personal Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) gas monitor.
• Ability to climb tank ladders, walk on top of trailer catwalks, and pull/connect heavy industrial hoses (up to 50 lbs.).
• Willingness to work in outdoor environments with exposure to variable weather conditions and industrial refinery sounds/scents.
• Must be able to successfully pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and breath alcohol test, as well as a background check.

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