WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS
CDL A TEAM TRUCK DRIVER – Geismar, LA
Working Tuesday through Saturday
Home Weekly
$5,000 RETENTION BONUS!
Make up to $93,000 per year
Up to $325 Safety Bonus per month
Western International Gas and Cylinders, a subsidiary of Matheson Gas, is the largest wholesale provider of acetylene in the USA. Western also supplies cylinders and specialized equipment.
POSITION SUMMARY This is a Team Driver position that is primarily
out Tuesday through Saturday. This position is under the supervision of the Director of Transportation. The Team Driver position is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of commercial motor vehicles owned and/or operated by Western International Gas and Cylinders, Inc. Ultimately responsible for the safe and efficient handling of Acetylene Bulk Trailer to Customers or Plant facility production facilities as assigned. This position will work closely with the Plant Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Practice safe driving techniques on a daily basis while operating Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. vehicles to prevent of work related accidents and injuries. Reporting of all accidents and unsafe acts/conditions (near misses) while performing normal duties. 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. Completion and submission of all required regulatory compliance and company documents in accordance with company policies and procedures. 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. 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. Maintain a professional appearance and consistently demonstrate professional standards when performing duties. Develop good working relationships with all Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. internal and external customers and maintain these relationships on a consistent basis. Must report for duty in a readiness to work at assigned time. Perform other projects and duties as assigned. Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability
Western International Gas offers:
· Full benefits! Health, dental, vision insurance and more
· Paid holidays & floating holidays, vacation time, sick days
· 401(k) program with company match
· COMPANY PAID life insurance and short-term disability insurance
· So much more!
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- 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, and air brake endorsements.
- 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 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