Description
Local Fuel Delivery - Chicago South Suburbs and Northwest Indiana ... • Top Industry Pay and Benefits
• $1 per hour raise every year after accident/incident metrics are met
• Sign bonus paid for drivers who meet all job requirements
• Paid Medical Benefits - HMO
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Life and Dental Insurance
• $1,000 recruitment bonuses offered
• Local Deliveries Only
• Paid vacation and sick pay benefits
• Double time payment for working on Holidays
Requirements
BASIC PURPOSE:
Smith Brothers Transport operates trucks servicing Ridgeway Petroleum’s gas stations. Our Fuel Transport positions are among the best in the industry. Smith Brothers strives to achieve only the highest safety ratings in our business, for our professional drivers and loyal customers.
COMPENSATION OVERVIEW:
• Drivers are paid $30 per hour
• Overtime pay starting at 40 hours worked per week
• Drivers are eligible for monthly and annual bonuses
• ***First half of sign-on bonus of $5,000 to be paid out at 90 days; second half to be paid out at 180 days of active employment
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
Drivers are eligible for the following benefits:
• Paid medical insurance effective the 1st on the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental effective the 1st of the month following the first 30 days of employment
• Time off including vacation, personal and paid holidays
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contributions
• Company paid short term disability
• Family life insurance
• Company provided uniforms along with a steel toed boot reimbursement
• Recruitment bonus of $1,000.00
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• At all times drive defensively and follow all applicable laws and regulations to maintain Smith Brother’s Transports reputation as one of the safest tank carriers.
• Drives company trucks to load and deliver fuel to Ridgeway Petroleum locations
• Have knowledge of and comply with, all applicable federal, state, local and company rules and regulations that are in accordance with the accepted principals of the safe operation of a hazardous cargo tank motor vehicle.
• Have knowledge and comply with the proper methods of loading and unloading for the various cargos to be transported.
• Complete driver logs and all necessary documentation as required by company.
• Follow all company guidelines regarding professional conduct when dealing with customers, fellow employees, vendors, and the motoring public.
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS:
• Each driver must have a Commercial Driver's License and other appropriate endorsements (HazMat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples) and state requirements as required by law.
• Each driver must qualify physically, and obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate, under the requirements of 49 CFR, Section 391 43-49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
• 1-2 years of verifiable over-the-road driving experience or certification from accredited truck driving academy.
• Knowledge of all applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Experience driving manual transmission semi tractors.
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Availability to work variable shifts as dictated by business needs.
• The ability to drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours, while transporting hazardous materials and sitting for extended periods of time in a truck tractor.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and meet the qualifications in 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(1) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language, in accordance with 49CFR Section 391.11(b)(2) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• The ability to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, and climb, as necessary, to perform vehicle inspections required under 49 CFR Sections 396.11-15 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• The ability to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, as well as grasp, lift, and handle heavy equipment as necessary, to ensure safety during the hooking and dropping processes of tractor/trailer combinations. As well as climb upon the trailer when necessary (for instance, to ensure closure of dome lids following loading or unloading), also when dealing with sections of hose that may exceed 20' in length, measure as many as 4" in diameter, and weigh as much as 75 lbs.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing, vision, and smell
