Job 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 Matheson Tri-Gas 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 Matheson Tri-Gas 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.
Complies with
all policies and standards
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).
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Stationary Position - Frequently
Move/Traverse - Frequently
Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
Transport/Lifting - Frequently
Transport/Carrying - Frequently
Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
Ascend/Descend - Frequently
Balancing - Frequently
Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
Position Self/Crouching -Frequently
Position Self/Crawling -Frequently
Reaching -Frequently
Handling -Frequently
Grasping -Frequently
Feeling -Frequently
Communicate/Talking -Frequently
Communicate/Hearing -Frequently
Repetitive Motions -Frequently
Coordination -Frequently
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