Fuel Transport Driver in Lincoln, Nebraska at BOSSELMAN CARRIERS LLC

Primary duties include safely transport and delivery of fuel or liquefied petroleum gas and the safe operation of an assigned tractor/trailer and tanker. Drivers are responsible for providing excellent customer service and completing product deliveries timely and accurately according to customer needs.

• Deliver fuel and petroleum products to customers.
• Report in and stay connected with dispatch as required.
• Complete daily driver log and all necessary trip reports, fuel reports, equipment reports, and other paperwork required by the Company and turned in as instructed.
• Be aware of and comply with; Applicable federal, state, local, and Company rules and regulations that are in accordance with the accepted principles of the safe operation of a cargo tank motor vehicle.
• Know and comply with all applicable rules, regulations and policies for the safe operation of a cargo tank motor vehicle. Proper methods of loading and unloading the various products transported.
• Respond promptly to customer needs, requests for service and assistance and meet commitments.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Driver must follow Company guidelines for acceptable conduct when dealing with customers, co-workers and the motoring public.

Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform or learn these essential duties satisfactorily. The list below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• CDL Class A with Tanker/Hazmat endorsement; 2 years CDL driving experience and good driving record.
• Qualify and meet ALL requirements as required by Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations.
• Driver must be able to qualify physically, and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, under the requirements of Sub Part E, Section 391 of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations.
• Successful completion of a physical assessment required.
• Experience using computers, email, electronic log books and other applications to complete driver daily log and all necessary trip reports, fuel reports, equipment reports, and other paperwork.
• Able to read and understand meters, gauges and BOL’s.
• Customer focus required.
• Work history which demonstrates honesty and dependablility.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Drivers must be able to:

• Requires ability to lift, move and/or exert from 50 - 100 lbs. occasionally and/or 25- 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 - 20 lbs. of force constantly. Sit for extended periods and drive up to 11 hours while transporting hazardous or non-hazardous materials.
• Walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, and squat, as well as grasp, lift, and handle heavy equipment as necessary, to ensure safety during both the hooking and dropping processes of tractor/trailer combinations.
• Walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, and squat, as well as climb upon the trailer when necessary (e.g. to ensure closure of dome lids following loading or unloading).
• Walk, bend, push, pull, stoop, squat, and climb, as necessary, to perform vehicle inspections required under Section 396.13 of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations.
• Walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, and squat, as well as grasp, lift, and handle 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; this is to ensure safe and proper practice when coupling and when disconnecting hose.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.