POSITION SUMMARY
Primary customers are hospitals, commercial
food processors, and various government agencies. Job requires long hours while
remaining DOT compliant. Set schedule, with 2 consecutive days off. Night
shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended-stays as needed. The position is
primarily local, but candidates must be able to adjust to changes in schedules
as needs arise. Under the supervision of the local Terminal Manager the Bulk
Driver position is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of
commercial motor vehicles owned and/or operated by Matheson Tri-Gas. Ultimately
responsible for the safe and efficient handling of liquefied Oxygen, Nitrogen,
and Argon gases to Nippon Sanso Matheson customer locations and production
facilities as assigned. This position reports to the Terminal Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Safe
loading and unloading of cryogenic liquids (oxygen, nitrogen and argon.)
2. Practice
safe driving techniques on a daily basis while operating Nippon Sanso Matheson vehicles to prevent of work-related accidents and injuries.
3. Reporting
of all accidents and unsafe acts/conditions (near misses) while performing
normal duties.
4. Comply
with all company and customer safety policies and procedures as well as company
employment policies and practices. Understand all company standard operating
procedures, departmental work instructions, and local work instructions that
affect the performance of their duties.
5. Completion
and submission of all required regulatory compliance and company documents in
accordance with company policies and procedures.
6. Responsible
for accurate and timely communication to appropriate individuals and/or
departments concerning matters involving customer service, scheduling delays,
customer site discrepancies, equipment defects and other relevant issues to the
operations in general. Develop a good working knowledge of the Xatanet
communication system and the fleet advisor software program requirements.
7. Must
obtain and understand scheduling information from dispatchers and planners and
adhere to schedule instructions. Communicate scheduling delays and/or
unforeseen circumstances that could have an adverse impact on terminal operations.
8. Maintain
a professional appearance and consistently demonstrate professional standards
when performing duties. Develop good working relationships with all Matheson
Tri-Gas Customers and maintain these relationships on a consistent basis.
9. Must
report for duty in a readiness to work at assigned time.
10. Perform
other projects and duties as assigned.
11. Complies with all
policies and standards.
Pay Rate: $26.56 per hour and 0.7340 cents per
mile
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Applicants must have a minimum of two years, tractor and semi-trailer experience and the ability to provide verification of experience.
Class A driver hauling 48' Maintain a qualified CDL license to operate a tractor and semi-trailer with hazardous materials, tanker, and air brake endorsements.
Possess a valid CDL to operate a tractor and semi-trailer with Hazardous Materials, Tanker and Air Brake endorsements. Have a minimum of three years, tractor and semi-trailer experience and the ability to provide verification of experience.
Have a past history of a safe driving record.
Ability to demonstrate competence in the handling of a commercial motor vehicle and its associated equipment during the pre-employment road test.
Ability to drive manual transmission.
Ability to work a five-day schedule per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations hours of service rules.
Able to maintain physical qualifications as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Able to stand, lift, and stoop as duties required in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations driver vehicle inspections and product loading and unloading procedures.
Able to work a flexible schedule to include: nights, weekends, holidays, extended-stays, and team operation as needed.
Able to adjust to changes in schedules as needs arise.
Ability to understand and a willingness to work within all guidelines and requirements of the Federal Motor Safety Regulations.
Able to operate delivery and loading equipment in all types of weather conditions.
Must have the ability to acquire acceptable competency in safe handling practices of cryogenic liquids (loading, transport, and unloading).
Nippon Sanso Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.
EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability