Transport Driver

Davenport Energy; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Energy in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Transport Driver to safely and efficiently deliver fuel products. The role requires a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, a clean driving record, and at least one year of fuel delivery experience.

Responsibilities include pre/post trip inspections, maintaining logs, ensuring proper documentation, and providing excellent customer service on every delivery run.

Qualifications

• Requires one-year minimum experience as a fuel delivery transport driver.
• Requires Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, current DOT physical examination card, and clean DMV record.
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck and tanker to pick up and deliver fuel products as required.
• Applies knowledge of commercial driving and maneuvering in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic or inclement weather.
• Abides by all company, DOT, State, and Federal transportation safety regulations.
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment for defects and safe operation conditions.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance to ensure fluid levels and tire pressure are maintained.
• Maintains records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including logs and fuel purchase records.
• Ensures shipping documentation is available and signed bills of laden are turned in daily.
• Reports accidents/incidents involving driver or equipment immediately to the Supervisor.
• Reports delays due to breakdown, weather, or traffic conditions.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A

HazMat & Tanker endorsements

DOT medical card

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Roanoke - Roanoke , VA 24018The Transport Driver is a seasoned driver responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of fuel, such as gasoline or diesel, to customer destinations. They ensure timely deliveries, maintain fuel quality, and follow all safety regulations. They also provide exceptional customer service.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Drives truck and tanker to pick up and deliver fuel products as required.
• Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skill in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or in tight loading/unloading areas.
• Abides by all company, DOT, State, and Federal transportation safety regulations.
• Conducts pre-trip and post trip inspections of equipment for defects and safe operation conditions before and after trips, when stopped during the work day, and submits a daily vehicle inspection report on the condition at the end of each day.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance to ensure fluid levels and tire pressure are maintained.
• Maintains records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations and including driver's logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required Davenport Energy, Inc. or state and federal regulations.
• Ensures that all shipping documentation (bills of laden, weight tickets, etc.) required to move with shipments are available for inspection, that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipments when delivered, and that signed bills of laden for proof of delivery are turned into dispatch daily.
• Reports all accidents/incidents involving driver or company equipment immediately after an incident occurs to the Supervisor.
• Promptly reports any delays due to breakdown, weather or traffic conditions, or other emergencies.

QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:

• Requires one-year minimum experience as a fuel delivery transport driver.
• Requires Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, current DOT physical examination card, and clean DMV record.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit and/or drive for extended periods.
• Routinely stand and/or walk.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.