Lease Operator: CDL-A Chemical Tanker Drivers - Own Your Truck, Grow Your Career
4 days ago
Martinez
Job DescriptionLease Operators: CDL-A Chemical Tanker DriversMartinez, California | Local and Regional Routes Reliable Liquid Transport, Inc. is seeking safety-focused, professional owner-operators to transport bulk liquid chemicals from our Martinez, CA terminal. This position involves loading, transporting, and unloading hazardous and non-hazardous liquid products for industrial customers throughout the region. Chemical tanker experience is preferred, but qualified drivers with related experience may be considered. Reliable Liquid Transport’s Advantages • Weekly settlements, • Local / regional work, • Well-maintained tank trailers, • Free preventative maintenance inspections at our locations, • Free tractor parking at our locations, • GPS and electronic logging system provided, • FRC provided, • Experienced, supportive dispatch team Actual settlements vary based on miles, routes, work availability, and other operating factors. Gross settlements are before the owner-operator’s business expenses. Contractor · We only contract with corporations (LLC, S-corp, C-corp) · Driver must be W-2 employee of contractor’s corporation · Will operate under our MC authority · Provide qualified driver(s) and tractor(s) Driver Responsibilities, • Safely load, transport, and unload bulk liquid chemical products, • Operate hoses, valves, fittings, pumps, compressors, and related tanker equipment, • Verify product information, quantities, shipping documents, placards, and delivery instructions before transport, • Inspect hoses, connections, valves, manways, and other equipment before loading, unloading, and departure, • Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor and trailer to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with DOT standards, • Follow all DOT and hazardous-materials regulations, as well as customer, site specific, and company safety requirements, • Properly use required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection when applicable, • Prevent spills, product contamination, and accidental releases by following established procedures, • Immediately report spills, equipment defects, safety concerns, accidents, and delivery discrepancies, • Maintain accurate electronic logs and comply with hours-of-service requirements, • Complete and electronically submit bills of lading, delivery receipts, inspection reports, and other load documents daily, • Use a smartphone application for dispatch communication, documentation, and load updates, • Communicate professionally with dispatchers, customers, terminal personnel, and other drivers, • Maintain a safe, courteous, and professional manner whenever representing Reliable Liquid Transport, Inc. and their customersDriver Qualifications, • Must be living and working legally in the United States, • Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, • At least three years of commercial driving experience, preferably with tanker equipment Applicants with less than three years may be considered based on their overall experience • Current TWIC card, • Current DOT medical certificate, • Satisfactory motor vehicle record and CSA history, acceptable to our insurance company, • Be able to pass security checks, • Drug & alcohol – must be able to pass pre-employment tests (including DOT and customer consortium) and have clean Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse record, • Have the ability to safely handle hoses, climb ladders, access the top of tanker equipment when permitted, and perform other physical duties associated with loading and unloading, • Have the ability to wear all required PPE and pass respirator fit testing, including meeting applicable facial-hair requirements, • Have the ability to communicate (read, write and speak) in English, and understand shipping documents, safety instructions, placards, and customer procedures, • Have a smartphone capable of running the required driver application, • Have a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and professional customer serviceTractor Requirements, • CARB compliant, • Three-axle tractor, • Tare weight under 17,400 pounds; tractors weighing up to 18,000 pounds may be considered, • Maximum height of 11 feet, • Wheelbase Minimum-210 inches - Maximum 265 inches, • Adjustable fifth wheel, • Equipped with a functioning PTO and air compressor, • Mechanically sound and capable of passing all required inspections, • IRP and IFTA recommended How to Apply 1. Complete application online or 2. Download McLeod Anywhere from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and enter: SCAC: RLQD For questions or additional information, contact Chris Henry at cmhenry@rlqd.com E04JI8009845409cmob