We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family-owned with locations throughout the US and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel. We are currently recruiting for a Transport Driver I for our Bristol, VA location.
The Transport Driver is responsible for the "on-time" and safe delivery of products for Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners while maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.
Transport Drivers perform a vital function in the service of our customers by transporting product safely and efficiently while complying with all applicable federal and state transportation and safety regulations.
Company Interfaces:
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Transport Drivers report to the Terminal or Transportation Manager in their assigned location.
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The position interfaces with other employees within the terminals, company leadership, customers, vendors and regulatory agency contacts.
Transport Driver I Job Responsibilities:
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Drive tractor-trailer (tanker) combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver asphalt products over short and long distances.
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Use and/or operate equipment, including but not limited to: ladders, loading arms, control valves, metal hoses, landing gear, air lines, cords and wheel pins.
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Maneuver truck into loading and unloading position, following signals from terminal operators as needed.
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Drive truck to weigh station before and after product loading and along route to document weight.
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Drive truck into position to load at filling rack.
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Open valves or starts pumps to fill trailer.
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Read gauges or meters and records quantity loaded.
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Record amount delivered and issues ticket to customer.
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Conform to Federal and State driving regulations, including driver logs.
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Inspect truck before and after trips. Submits report indicating truck condition.
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Read "Bill of Lading" to determine assignment.
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Responsible for re-fueling truck, checking oil and all fluids.
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Maintains truck interior.
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Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions.
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Manual dexterity; ability to reach; able to bend and move with agility.
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Ability to lift and move up to 50-70 lbs.
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Able to climb up and down tank ladder as needed.
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Able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles .
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Well-groomed professional appearance.
Transport Driver I Job Qualifications:
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Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement.
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2-3 years of Class A CDL driving experience.
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Solid work history.
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Excellent driving record.
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Customer-service focused.
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Able to understand weigh scales and basic measurements.
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High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.
Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing
Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.
Applications must be submitted online. No Walk-ins or Phone Calls will be accepted. Applicant will be contacted for interviews.
Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.
Position to be filled: Transport Driver I
