Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners -Transport Driver II

Ergon Inc; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health

Life

Dental

Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., seeks a Transport Driver II for its Hopewell, VA location. The role focuses on the on-time, safe delivery of asphalt products, while maintaining a professional appearance and adherence to transportation regulations.

Responsibilities include operating a tractor-trailer tanker, loading/unloading, weighing, documenting deliveries, and ensuring compliance with all driving regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement.
• 2–3 years of Class A CDL driving experience.
• Solid work history.
• Excellent driving record.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Customer-service focused.
• Able to understand weigh scales and basic measurements.
• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer (tanker) to transport and deliver asphalt products over short and long distances.
• Operate loading equipment, valves, hoses, and related truck components.
• Weigh loads and document quantities loaded/delivered.
• Record billings and issue tickets to customers.
• Comply with Federal and State driving regulations and maintain logs.
• Inspect truck before and after trips and report any issues.
• Maintain truck interior and perform routine refueling checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Weigh scales & measurements

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family-owned with locations throughout the US and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel. We are currently recruiting for a Transport Driver II for our Hopewell, VA location.

The Transport Driver is responsible for the \"on-time\" and safe delivery of products for Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners while maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.

Transport Drivers perform a vital function in the service of our customers by transporting product safely and efficiently while complying with all applicable federal and state transportation and safety regulations.

Company Interfaces

• Transport Drivers report to the Terminal or Transportation Manager in their assigned location.


• The position interfaces with other employees within the terminals, company leadership, customers, vendors and regulatory agency contacts.

Transport Driver II Job Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer (tanker) combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver asphalt products over short and long distances.


• Use and/or operate equipment, including but not limited to: ladders, loading arms, control valves, metal hoses, landing gear, air lines, cords and wheel pins.


• Maneuver truck into loading and unloading position, following signals from terminal operators as needed.


• Drive truck to weigh station before and after product loading and along route to document weight.


• Drive truck into position to load at filling rack.


• Open valves or start pumps to fill trailer.


• Read gauges or meters and record quantity loaded.


• Record amount delivered and issue ticket to customer.


• Conform to Federal and State driving regulations, including driver logs.


• Inspect truck before and after trips. Submit report indicating truck condition.


• Read \"Bill of Lading\" to determine assignment.


• Responsible for re-fueling truck, checking oil and all fluids.


• Maintain truck interior.


• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions.


• Manual dexterity; ability to reach; able to bend and move with agility.


• Ability to lift and move up to 50-70 lbs.


• Able to climb up and down tank ladder as needed.


• Able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.


• Well-groomed professional appearance.

Transport Driver II Job Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement.


• 2-3 years of Class A CDL driving experience.


• Solid work history.


• Excellent driving record.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Customer-service focused.


• Able to understand weigh scales and basic measurements.


• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package:

• 401(k)


• Health


• Life


• Dental


• Holidays


• Vacation


• Sick Leave


• Tuition Assistance


• Profit Sharing

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Position to be filled: Transport Driver II

Ergon, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.