Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners -Transport Driver III

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., is a relationship-driven 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 III for our Tampa, FL location.

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

Transport Drivers perform a vital function in the service of our customers by transporting product safely and efficiently while complying with all applicable federal and state transportation and safety regulations.

Company Interfaces:

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

Transport Driver III Job Responsibilities:

• Drive 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 into loading and unloading position, following signals from 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 at filling rack.
• Open valves or starts pumps to fill trailer.
• Read gauges or meters and records quantity loaded.
• Record amount delivered and issues ticket to customer.
• Conform to Federal and State driving regulations, including driver logs.
• Inspect truck before and after trips. Submits report indicating truck condition.
• Read "Bill of Lading" to determine assignment.
• Responsible for re-fueling truck, checking oil and all fluids.
• Maintains truck interior.

Transport Driver III Physical Requirements:

• 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 appearance.

Transport Driver III Job Qualifications:

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

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, 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. Applicant will be contacted for interviews.

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

Position to be filled: Transport Driver III

Pre-employment background, drug and MVR