Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners - Transport Driver II

Ergon, Inc.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health

Life

Dental

Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ergon Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., seeks a Transport Driver II to safely transport asphalt products by tanker to customers, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with Federal and State regulations. The role interfaces with terminal staff, leadership, customers, and regulators.

The ideal candidate holds a Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement, has 2–3 years of CDL driving experience, an excellent driving record, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
• 2-3 years of Class A CDL driving experience.
• Excellent driving record.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Customer-service focused.
• Able to lift and move up to 50–70 lbs.
• Able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer (tanker) to transport and deliver asphalt products over short and long distances.
• Record amount delivered and issue tickets to customers.
• Inspect truck before and after trips and submit reports on truck condition.
• Read Bill of Lading to determine assignments.
• Conform to Federal and State driving regulations, including driver logs.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication skills

Weight/measurement understanding

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Tank vehicle operation

Job description

Ergon 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 U.S. and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. 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 and is responsible for "on time" and safe delivery of products for Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners while maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.

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) combinations, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver asphalt products over short and long distances.
• Use and/or operating equipment, including but not limited to; ladders, loading arms, control valves, metal hoses, landing gear, air lines, cords, and wheel pins.
• Maneuver truck onto 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 records quantity loaded.
• Record amount delivered and issues ticket to customer.
• Conform to Federal and State driving regulations, including driver logs.
• Inspect truck before and after trips. Submits report indicating truck conditions.
• Read "Bill of Lading" to determine assignment.
• Responsible for re-fueling truck, checking oil and all fluids.
• Maintains truck interior.
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time in 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 offers are contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

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.