Fuel Driver

Offen Petroleum, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Company paid life insurance

Participation in 401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Company paid holidays

Job summary

A petroleum delivery company in Grand Prairie, Texas, is seeking a Fuel Driver to deliver petroleum products efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate should possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker and hazmat endorsements, and have at least 3 years of driving experience. The role offers a competitive compensation package, health benefits, and a quarterly safety bonus program. Candidates must be able to operate equipment safely and comply with DOT regulations while effectively completing deliveries.

Qualifications

• 3 years of satisfactory driving history required.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA compliance regulations.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver loads in a safe and timely manner.
• Safely operate various equipment and vehicles.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately.
• Wear company uniforms and required PPE at terminals and locations.
• Follow DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations.
• Complete delivery paperwork and turn in at end of shift.
• Over the Road drivers sleep in the truck for the weekly shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Knowledge of DOT compliance

Ability to operate manual and automatic trucks

Comfort with technology

Detail-oriented

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Valid Class A commercial driver’s license

Tools

Samsara fleet management system

Job description

Description

Position Overview

A Fuel Driver is responsible for delivering loads of petroleum products to customer locations in a safe, efficient manner, and within a specified window of time, at the direction of dispatch. These deliveries may take place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, in nearly any kind of weather.

This position has a competitive compensation package including a Quarterly Driver Safety Bonus Program up to $1,500.00.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver loads in a safe and timely manner
• Correctly follow all Offen policies and procedures as well as local and federal laws
• Safely operate a variety of equipment, including (but not limited to) power units, power take off, hydraulic pumps, gravity drop tank trailers and tank wagons
• Wear company uniforms and use all required personal protective equipment at each terminal and customer location
• Follow all current Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations
• Comply with mandatory drug and alcohol standards
• Ensure that the company vehicle is safe and reliable to operate and is serviced on a regular basis; ensure repair needs are brought to the attention of the service manager
• Maintain and abide by legal, electronic logs, and maintain a paper log if necessary
• Attend required driver training and safety meetings
• Properly and timely complete delivery paperwork and turn in at the end of every shift
• Over the Road drivers are expected to sleep in the truck for the entirety of the weekly shift
• Other duties as assigned

Required/Preferred Education & Experience

• High school degree or equivalent preferred
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker and hazmat endorsements
• At least 3 years of satisfactory driving history required; previous fuel delivery experience not required, but preferred
• Knowledge of DOT and Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance regulations
• General comfort working with technology including ability to work with our fleet management system (Samsara) phone and email
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to operate trucks with manual and automatic transmissions
• Ability to coordinate with other drivers in slip-seat situations
• Self-motivated, responsible, and detail oriented, with the ability to work both independently and with others

Eligible for company benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, effective the 1st of the month following the date of hire
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee paid voluntary benefits such as voluntary life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and Legal
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with eligibility for the company match after 6 months of service
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company paid holidays

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push & pull up to 75 lbs. repeatedly throughout the course of the shift
• Ability to walk, squat, stoop, kneel and bend repeatedly at each delivery location
• Ability to enter and exit truck cab multiple times throughout the day
• Ability to climb on top of and inspect top of trailer
• Ability to regularly pass a DOT physical and maintain FMCSA drug and alcohol standards

Legal Statements

Offen Petroleum is an at-will, equal opportunity employer.