Tanker Driver

Company:  Univar
Location: Houston
Closing Date: 24/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
A Place Where People Matter.
Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.
Responsible for loading/unloading and delivering MiniBulk and Bulk chemicals as dispatched in the safest and most efficient manner.
-Reading and being familiar with all Company policies and procedures as detailed in the Employee Handbook, Safety Manual and Operations Manual.
-Taking pride in our Company and doing everything possible to help maintain our goals in Safety, Service, and Profitability.
-Reporting and designated to work on time, and accurately completing time sheets.
-Accurately inputting data into PeopleNet on-board system and downloading personal data into the computer everyday prior to going home.
-Wearing uniform daily, maintaining clean and professional appearance of yourself as well as assigned tractor and trailer.
-Wearing all required safety gear and personal protective equipment, including full face respirator when required, during all handling of chemicals.
-Driving in a safe and responsible manner and following all DOT rules, regulations while making chemical deliveries.
-Loading trucks with proper materials (and concentrations) to be delivered as dispatched, insuring all paperwork complies with Company and DOT policies and regulations.
-Filling out delivery report documents accurately and submitting them in a timely manner.
-Perform minor and routine maintenance on trailer, process equipment, customer tanks and vent traps.
-If there is an equipment or delivery issue with UNIVAR or customer equipment during a delivery either at Yard or at customer site, at Driver Problem Report will be filled in & reported back to Operations Supervisor the same day.
-Safely delivering chemicals as dispatched to our customers promptly and in a courteous fashion.
-Reporting all spills immediately to the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager. Cleaning up any spill, however minor, to the customer• s satisfaction and filling out and turning in the required incident report to the Operations Supervisor.
-Reporting all defects in equipment including tractor, trailer or customer tanks utilizing proper forms, insure there is a written record so corrective action can be taken.
-Working any overtime, if required, complying with established DOT rules and regulations.
-Coordinating loading times with shipping department regarding the next day• s deliveries to best serve our customers.
Required:
• Minimum of (5) years of Class A equivalent driving experience on a full-time work basis in liquid transport.
• A Minimum of 25 years old
• Have previous experience hauling tankers of hazardous chemicals a must and hold current hazardous material and tanker endorsements as required by law.
• Have an excellent DMV report with no moving violations past 10 years.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with corrosive chemicals.
• Provide a current copy of driver file containing:
a.Medical form (long form)
b.Driver Violation Record
c.DMV Report
d.Valid Driver• s License
e.One character reference
• Agree to fully cooperate with the training program for chemical handling and safety
• Must be able to meet all the requirements for respirator certification including any medical certifications and yearly re-certification with fit testing per OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.134
• Agree to train to the OSHA Hazmat Emergency Responder Technician certification level and maintain annual certification
• Agree to a minimum 2 year probation period to establish the job as being right for both the trainee and the company• s best interest and welfare
• Take a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Knowledge and DOT regulations
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Familiar with pneumatic pumps, mechanical aptitude preferred
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.
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