Petroleum Transport Driver

Petroleum Carriers • Chesapeake, VA

376d • $70,000 - $108,800

About The Position

The Petroleum Transport Driver position at Petroleum Carriers, LLC involves safely loading, transporting, and delivering fuel products such as Jet Fuel, Ethanol, and Gasoline. This role is essential for meeting client and customer needs while adhering to safety regulations and operational protocols. The position requires working five days a week with long hours, typically 12-14 hours per day, based in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Requirements

• Maintain current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with HazMat and Tanker Endorsements.
• Maintain current DOT Medical Certificate.
• 2+ years experience as a CDL truck driver, preferably with liquid/fuel/potential shifting loads.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Ability to work and track industry hours in compliance with DOT/Motor Carrier HOS Regulations.
• Hands-on experience with standard electronic industry equipment and software.
• Able to read, write and speak the English language for customer and terminal interactions.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather and road conditions, schedule changes, etc.).
• Willingness to provide DOT required past employment verification and submit to extensive background checks and drug tests.

Nice To Haves

• Previous tanker experience is a must for application consideration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operation inspections and maintain cleanliness of cab, truck/trailer.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance when required or necessary.
• Document and report any tractor/trailer/truck and/or equipment concerns.
• Plan routes according to delivery schedules/dispatched loads.
• Collect and verify delivery instructions.
• Load trailer following all safety best practices and terminal procedures, ensuring weight, size, and designations are within regulations.
• Safely transport bulk liquids from terminals or distribution centers to retail/industrial sites.
• Observe safe driving practices, rules, and policies while on the road, exercising proper judgement for road, weather, and driving conditions.
• Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts.
• Input data into automated systems for each stage of the loading and unloading process.
• Deliver/drop loads in a safe manner, following all applicable safety procedures.
• Maintain spill response supplies and current knowledge of accident/spill response protocol.
• Consistently follow checks and balances with extreme attention to detail to prevent overflows, product cross contamination, delivery drop errors.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed