Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners - Transport Driver I

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., is a relationship-driving company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family-owned with locations throughout the US and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel. We are currently recruiting for a Transport Driver I for our Bristol, VA location.

The Transport Driver is responsible for the "on-time" and safe delivery of products for Ergon Associate Asphalt Partners while maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.

Transport Drivers perform a vital function for the service of our customers by transporting products safely and efficiently while complying with all applicable Federal and State transportation safety regulations.

Company Interfaces:

• Transport Drivers report to the Terminal or Transportation Manager in their assigned location..
• The position interfaces with our employees within the terminals, company leadership, customers, vendors, and regulatory agency contacts.

Transport Driver I Job Responsibilities:

• Driver tractor-trailer (tanker) combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver asphalt products over short and long distances.
• Use and/or operate equipment, including but not limited to: ladders, loading arms, control valves, metal hoses, landing gear, air lines, cords, and wheel pins.
• Maneuver truck onto loading and unloading position, following signals form terminal operators as needed.
• Drive truck to weigh station before and after product loading and along route to document weight.
• Drive truck into position to load a filling rack.
• Read gauges or meters ad records quantity loaded.
• Record amount delivered and issues ticket to customer
• Confirm to Federal and State driving regulations, including driver logs.
• Inspect truck before and after trips. Submits reports indicating truck conditions.
• Read "Bill of Lading" to determine assignment.
• Responsible for re-fueling truck, checking oil and fluids.
• Maintains truck interior.
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions.
• Manual dexterity; ability to reach; able to bend and move with agility.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50-70 lbs.
• Able to climb up and down tank ladder as needed.
• Able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Well-groomed professional appearnace.

Transport Job I Job Qualifications:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tank Endorsement.
• 2-3 years of a Class CDL driving experience.
• Solid work history.
• Excellent driving record.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Customer-service focused.
• Able to understand weight scales and basic measurements.
• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Vision, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing.

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Applications must be submitted online. No Walk-ins or Phone Calls will be accepted. Applicants will be contacted for interviews. 

Employment offer is contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Position to be filled: Transport Driver I

Ergon, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.