Lead Transport Driver (Night) - Military veterans preferred

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: TRANSPORT LEAD DRIVER Location: FIELD OFFICE FLSA Class: NON-EXEMPT Responsible to: REGION TRANSPORTATION MANAGER Position Summary: The purpose of this job is to transport fuel products safely between terminals and facilities, while complying with all federal, state, local, and company policies and procedures. Additionally, Lead Drivers work to support drivers in their area and to act as a point of contact with other departments and job functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as the point of contact for all Drivers in the operational area for day-to-day issues. Schedule and manage equipment maintenance to ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and legal regulations. Provide operational training for new and existing Drivers. Serve as a point of contact for Sales and Support Center and field managers in the operational area. Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections of truck and trailer; report any mechanical issues to appropriate personnel. Accurately maintain electronic daily driver logs, paper logs where applicable, and all necessary delivery tickets and bills of lading. Load, transport, and unload fuel at terminals, stores, wholesale, and retail customers' tanks in compliance with company and terminal policies and guidelines for transporting hazardous materials. Enter all load information into the electronic reporting system at time of loading and delivery. Communicate with logistics department and field management on customer issues or safety concerns. Maintain and promote professional relationships with all company team members, terminal employees, customers, and guests. Ability to safely clean up a fuel spill or notify the correct personnel in a timely manner. Maintain cleanliness of truck and trailer. Model behaviors that support the company's common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of federal regulations: Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), OSHA, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). other duties as assigned Other Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent certificate preferred. Minimum one-year prior experience driving a combination vehicle required. Hold and maintain a current Class A Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) with hazmat and tanker endorsements required; doubles where required by operation. Maximum of two moving violations in the previous three-year period Qualify for and maintain a DOT medical examination certificate required. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers. Strong written and verbal communication and listening skills. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues as pertain to fuel transport and delivery. Ability to follow directives and work independently. Ability to maintain a strong customer service focus. Walk, reach, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 75 pounds. Safely work and/or drive in all types of weather conditions. Safely install tire chains when needed due to weather conditions. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Work around fuel drop areas, trucks, trailers, and fuel hauling equipment. Exposure to various weather conditions and temperatures. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. ** VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.**