Driver - Hazmat

Southwest Economic Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Health Savings Account

401K Matching

Job summary

PVS is seeking a hazardous materials driver in Cincinnati, OH to safely transport chemicals in straight trucks, box trailers, or bulk tankers while maintaining DOT/FMCSA compliance with all local regulations.

Responsibilities include pre‑trip inspections, cargo securement, logging, spill response, and loading/unloading. Earned benefits include PTO, health and vision coverage, life insurance, disability, HSA and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• High School education or GED.
• CDL with A and H endorsement.
• Knowledge of DOT and regulatory requirements.
• Familiar with chemical hazards and handling requirements.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 concepts.

Responsibilities

• Comply with site and transportation security plans.
• Transport hazardous materials in straight trucks, box trailers and/or bulk tankers
• Comply with DOT/FMCSA and state/local regulations for hazardous materials transport.
• Inspect equipment, load, containers, vehicle, and supplies before leaving the yard.
• Ensure placarding compliance and cargo securement.
• Maintain logs and paperwork as required for transport.
• Load and unload trailers as needed.
• Carry PPE and respond to spill cleanup as necessary.

Skills

Defensive driving

Hazardous materials handling

Regulatory knowledge

ISO 9001 awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL with A and H endorsements

Job description

PVS enables our world through the safe and reliable delivery of chemistry, either created by us or sourced through trusted partners. The products and services that we provide touch everyone in some unique way. We are passionate about the work we do and abide by our guiding principles, The Nicholson Nine, to be a safe and sustainable chemical provider the world trusts. With a career at PVS, you'll play a vital role in the daily lives of millions of people.

Key responsibilities (May include but not limited to)

• Comply with site and transportation security plans.
• Transport hazardous materials in straight trucks, box trailers and/or bulk tankers
• Comply with Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and all state and local regulations regarding transport of hazardous materials.
• Comply with the "Transportation of Product" work instruction and all other company instructions that are relevant in the performance of your job.
• Inspect equipment, load, containers, vehicle, and supplies prior to leaving the yard
• Ensure placarding compliance
• Ensure proper cargo securement before leaving the yard and at all times during transport
• Ensure tractor and trailer registrations are available before leaving the yard
• Collect COD payment for goods when required
• Hook up and operate product transfer equipment and perform appropriate inspections (bulk only).
• Maintain appropriate XATA information or paper logs/forms
• Load and unload trailers as required
• Transport returned product and containers in accordance with work instructions
• Carry required PPE and respirator to assist in spill cleanup as necessary or required
• Maintain tractor and trailer equipment in good order
• Initiate Service Reports when service issues or enhancements are recognized
• Participate in spill clean up
• Other work as assigned

Required Education / Training / Equivalent Experience (Prior to hire / transfer):

• 1 year commercial driving experience
• High School education or equivalent (GED)
• CDL with minimum A and H endorsement
• Knowledgeable of D.O.T. and other pertinent regulatory requirements
• Familiar with chemical hazards, incompatibilities and handling requirements
• Familiar with ISO 9001 concepts

OJT (Required within the initial employment period - varies per position and experience):

• Service Report system
• Understand all applicable procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, etc.
• Knowledgeable of products and business strategies
• Familiar with Responsible Distribution concepts
• Knowledgeable of plant emergency and security procedures
• Knowledgeable of transportation emergency and security procedures
• 24 hour Hazwoper course
• Training requirements from the New Employee Checklist
• Defensive driving skills training

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Matching

PVS values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Pay rate: Dependent on experience; $28.00 to $30.00 per hour

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