Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners - Transport Driver II

Ergon, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 the Roanoke, VA area to ensure safe and on-time delivery of asphalt products. You will operate a tractor-trailer (tanker), inspect the truck, document weights and tickets, and comply with federal/state regulations while maintaining a professional appearance.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, fueling, reading Bills of Lading, interfacing with terminal staff, customers, vendors and regulators,

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
• Solid driving history and 2-3 years of Class A CDL driving experience.
• Ability to read and interpret weigh scales and basic measurements.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer (tanker) to transport asphalt products over short and long distances.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections; report truck condition.
• Record quantities loaded/delivered and issue customer tickets; maintain logs.

Skills

CDL driver experience

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Communication skills

Weigh scales understanding

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary or 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 currently recruiting a Transport Driver II for our Roanoke, VA location.We are a great company with great pay and great benefits.

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 products 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 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 tickets to customers.
• Conform to Federal and State driving regulations, including driver logs.
• Inspect truck before and after trips. Submits a report indicating truck condition.
• 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 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 pounds.
• 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.

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.

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