Hazmat - CDL-A Company Driver - 1yr EXP Required - Regional - H Endorsements Required
1 day ago
Tampa
Job Description SUMMARY A driver shall possess the ability to operate a Commercial Class 8 Motor Vehicle in a manner consistent with all applicable traffic and safety regulations. Must be able to: • safely operate a Class 8 vehicle combination unit (Tractor-Trailer) in day-to-day interstate, intrastate and international operations, • provide service to customers in the loading, delivery and unloading of a variety of liquid products to and from assigned locations, • perform all related duties associated with the pick-up and delivery of these liquid products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A driver will be experienced in the operation of a Class 8 Motor Vehicle with a satisfactory, verifiable job performance and driving history. • Meet all Federal and State requirements for certification and possess a valid Class A CDL license with a hazardous materials endorsement for operation of a combination vehicle with air brakes, including a current D.O.T. medical physical meeting the requirements set forth by 49 CFR Part 392.41;, • Have satisfactory, verifiable, previous experience and/or appropriate training in the transportation of bulk liquid products;, • Be able to properly load and unload liquid products and perform all related duties including lifting and connecting hoses and fittings weighing up to 50 pounds, as required;, • Be able to accurately and legibly complete all required paperwork associated with delivery of bulk liquid product including a daily record of duty status log in compliance with Federal, State and Company requirements;, • Be able to read, write, speak, understand and apply the English language including communication by telephone for receiving assignments, directions and safety information;, • Be able to safely and correctly operate and maneuver, including backing, a combination, Class 8 vehicle combination trailer unit under all types of circumstances inside cities, on rural highways and within any close confines of a customer's facilities;, • Be able to perform duties requiring repeated bending and/or twisting of the waist, neck, shoulders, wrists and arms; twisting and rotating hands, elbows and forearms; kneeling, squatting and rising to a standing position; repeated gripping and grasping; and operate vehicle's foot pedals with feet, • Be able to climb ladders, including ascending and descending, and balancing while performing physical activities in awkward positions while loading and unloading trailers;, • Be able to enter and exit the vehicle cab repeatedly which consists of climbing one to three steps assisted by gripping and holding with the hand onto a hand rail;, • Be able to drive for extended periods of time, up to maximum allowable times in a safe manner under a variety of highway and weather conditions, including night driving;, • Be able to read, understand, and apply information relating to trip planning for delivery of freight products including using a road atlas, city maps, and other geographical documents, as necessary, to plan trips and deliver product in a timely manner with minimum variance using the shortest, correct, legal route;, • Have the ability to positively communicate, respond to and interact with other company personnel, customers, and the general public in day-to-day operations in a tactful and respectful manner;, • Be able to hook and unhook trailers as required and properly secure any valves, hatches and/or fittings;, • Be able to appraise, evaluate, and adequately respond to situational strain and emotional stress; possess the abilities of reasoning, recall, attention, judgment, coordination and functional control;, • Be able to withstand abrupt duty hour changes, irregular work/rest cycles, noise and vibration, temperature and weather extremes, irregular meals, and delays;, • Be able to wear the required safety equipment including wear a respirator, supplied air respirator, or self-contained breathing apparatus while performing required duties;, • Be able to comply with all requirements as outlined in the Driver's Manual;, • Perform any and all other tasks assigned by management for which the employee is qualified and physically able to perform. Job Requirements • Must have a High school diploma or GED., • Six (6) months of driving experience required Summary of Benefits for Martin Transport, Inc. Drivers • Excellent Pay, • Group Medical Insurance, • Group Dental Plan, • Vision Care, • Prescription Drug Cards, • Retirement Savings Plan, • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), • Martin Unit Purchase Plan for MMLP, • Group Life Insurance - $50,000 plus additional $50,000 AD&D, • Dependent Life Insurance - $5,000 benefit amount, • Paid Vacation (Pay based on previous year weekly average), • Holiday Pay, • Hospital Sick Pay, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Annual Safety Bonus Program, • Quarterly Safety Bonus Program, • Quarterly Service Bonus Program, • Tenure Bonus Program: Up to 5% of Line Haul, • Uniforms, • Driver Away Pay: 10% bonus pay for out 14 days, • Bereavement Leave Pay, • Jury Duty Leave Pay, • Drug/Alcohol Test Pay (except pre-employment), • Trainee Pay, • Extra Pay for Driver Trainers - $50 per day, • Recruitment Bonus - Driver Referral Incentive Program ($3,000 for each new hire), • Lots of home time - 55% of our drivers are home daily, 40% are home weekly