Tanker Driver

Chemtrade; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-of-the-line equipment

Newer Trucks and Trailers

Safety and Inclusion culture

Free Uniforms and PPE

Dedicated Dispatch

Paid Orientation

Support for Licenses

Roadside Assistance

Fleet Card Program

Benefits Booklet

Job summary

Chemtrade is seeking a Tanker Driver (CDL A, hazmat/tanker endorsements) for local and overnight routes in the Hopewell, VA area. The role includes a base hourly wage, bonuses, and benefits, with an additional per diem for overnight work.

The successful candidate will operate tankers safely, perform vehicle inspections, and ensure compliance with applicable laws. This is a full-time, on-site position with a strong safety culture and supported career growth.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with hazmat and tanker endorsements required.
• Valid medical card.
• Two years of tractor/tanker experience; one year tanker experience preferred.
• Clean driving record for the past three years.

Responsibilities

• Make local and overnight trips as scheduled.
• Load, transfer, and unload raw product from a tanker truck.
• Transport and unload chemicals with required paperwork.
• Safely handle hoses during loading and unloading.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections.
• Comply with all company, customer, federal, state, and local laws.

Skills

CDL A

Hazmat Endorsements

Tank Truck Experience

Safe Driving Record

Tools

Pre-Trip Inspections

Job description

Job Description

At Chemtrade, we deliver innovative solutions focusing on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We value and respect all our employees, recognizing that our diverse and talented workforce is the heart of our success. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experiences for all.

Position

Tanker Driver, CDL A HAZMAT (Local/Overnight)

Primary Location

Box 759, 511 East Plant Street, Hopewell, VA 23860

Schedule

Full-Time Hourly; Workdays are Tuesday-Saturday, Second Shift

Reports To

Private Fleet Regional Manager

Compensation

$31.57 USD/hourly + bonus + benefits. An additional $50 per diem per night of overnight work will be paid.

Tanker Driver Specific Perks

• Top-of-the-line, company-maintained equipment
• Newer Trucks and Trailers
• Culture of Safety and Inclusion
• Free Uniforms and PPE
• Dedicated Dispatch
• Paid Orientation
• Support for Professional Licenses
• Roadside Assistance
• Fleet Card Program
• Chemtrade Benefits Highlight Booklet _Come Work With Us

In This Role, You Will

• Make local and overnight trips on a regular basis
• Load, transfer, and unload raw product from a tanker truck
• Transport and unload chemicals into customers’ tanks safely and with the required paperwork
• Safely handle hoses during loading and unloading
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections
• Comply with all Company, Customer Federal, State, and Local laws, rules and regulations
• Become familiar with plant operating procedures
• Other duties as assigned

A Successful Candidate Has

• Minimum two (2) years of recent tractor/tanker experience
• Minimum one (1) year of recent tanker experience
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License, CDL Class A, with appropriate hazmat and tanker endorsements
• A clean driving record for the past three (3) years
• Be physically qualified to drive a motor vehicle and provide a valid medical card
• Be able to provide proof of experience or training to operate the type of motor vehicle used by Chemtrade safely

Specific Role Responsibilities

• Other Duties as assigned

Physical Occupational Requirements

• Employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladders (including vertical)
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be "fit for duty"\

Join Chemtrade And Enjoy a Range Of Key Benefits

• Fitness reimbursement program
• Health & Dental Premiums paid by Chemtrade
• Paid maternity leave
• EAP assistance to family members
• Company subsidized health premiums
• Basic AD&D Insurance
• Paid life Insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement

Be a part of a team that supports your growth and well-being!

What Chemtrade Offers You

1. Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities, skills, and experiences of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive our business forward, and see our diversity as one of our greatest strengths.

To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all employees. These employee-driven groups provide platforms for employees to share their perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive and respectful culture and provide vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization. We recognize the value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.

Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families.

That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of its employees

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