Driver - Tank Wagon

Reasors Food Stores; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reasors Food Stores in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Regular Full Time Petroleum Ops driver to deliver fuel oil, kerosene and related products to residential and commercial customers, operating a tank wagon safely and in accordance with regulations.

You must have a High School diploma or GED, a Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements, and be able to pass an annual physical, drug tests, and maintain logs. Local routes with safety-first driving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with driver training certification.
• CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsements required.
• Annual physical and drug/alcohol testing as per policy.
• HazMat training in accordance with EPA/MDEQ regulations.
• Basic math for rate, ratio and percentage calculations.
• Strong communication and ability to interact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fuel oil and similar products safely to customers by driving a tank wagon and loading per dispatch.
• Perform daily vehicle checks, maintain lines and prevent cross contamination.
• Maintain daily manifests, trip logs and other required records for dispatch.
• Report spills or hazards immediately to supervisor and Hazmat line.
• Provide courteous customer service and identify sales opportunities.

Skills

CDL Class B

Hazardous materials endorsement

Tank vehicle endorsement

Safety conscious

Customer service

Drug & alcohol compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL training program

Job description

• Location 371 US 31,Traverse City, MI, 49684,United States
• Job Category Petroleum Ops
• Employee Type Regular Full Time

Contact information

• Name Patrick O'Connor

Description

JOB PURPOSE

Deliver fuel oil, kerosene and similar products from BCOC storage sites to residential and commercial customers by safely operating a tank wagon, complying with state and federal regulations governing the transport and delivery of hazardous materials.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED combined with successful completion of driver training certification from an accredited technical school or specialty driving program, combined with a minimum of six months experience operating comparable equipment.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements to operate a motor vehicle over 26,000 pounds. Endorsements include air brakes, tankers and hazardous materials.
• Must complete all procedures necessary to maintain the Class B CDL, including completion of an annual physical conducted by a physician of company's choosing at company expense, submitting to random drug and alcohol testing, and annual review of driving record violations.
• Possess state Class C training and certification for hazardous materials, complying with EPA and MDEQ regulations.
• Basic math skills and the ability to calculate and record rate, ratio and percentage data.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with customer representatives and Store Managers.
• Must be able to work on uneven surfaces and ascend and descend a ladder safely.
• Sound, mature judgment and ability to always operate safely.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Deliveries: Load truck as specified on each dispatch order, ensuring materials are loaded in correct compartments and labeled correctly. Plan route for each trip to minimize travel time and ensure safe road conditions. Safely deliver products to customers. Record delivery of products and volumes. Obtain customer signatures as necessary.
• Equipment Maintenance: Complete daily pre and post trip inspections, perform minor maintenance work as necessary. Clean distribution lines, valves and other tank equipment as necessary to prevent cross contamination of products. Report on any operational hazards, such as hazards in loading or unloading areas, or equipment issues to the Branch Manager. Keep assigned vehicle clean.
• Record keeping: Promptly and accurately maintain daily manifests and trip logs, equipment logs, sales records and other operational records required by company policy. Complete and return documents to Dispatch daily.
• Hazardous Materials: Report any spills immediately, to both the supervisor and the Hazmat Emergency Response number. Maintain required records of any incidents.
• Customer Service: Establish and maintain satisfactory working relationship with customers. Notify the supervisor of changes in customer business or needs. Be aware of opportunities to increase sales and improve customer relations and bring these to the attention of the manager.