WATER TANKER DRIVER

Safely operate a tanker truck in an efficient manner. Responsible for filling/emptying the water tank and transporting water from the landfill to the treatment facility.

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Operate 4,000-gallon water tanker truck.

· Responsible for operating diesel water pumps to fill/empty the truck at the landfill.

· Transport water over the road to nearby water treatment facility.

· Driver will be responsible for attaching hoses to the tank, filling the tank with water, transporting the water to the treatment facility, and reattaching hoses to empty the tank at the facility. This process will be completed multiple times throughout the day.

· Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.

· Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.

· Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.

· Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.

· Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance requirements for safe operation 

· Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.

· Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others.

· Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply to job.

· Ability to write simple reports and correspondence such as pre- and post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork, etc.

· Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions such as company policies and procedures, etc.

· Ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out uninvolved written and/or oral instructions and to solve general problems.

· Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.

· Ability to use skill and experience in backing up the trailer.

· Knowledge of air brakes on tractor trailer.

· Ability to drive a vehicle that carries up to 80,000 lbs or 40 tons.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired. 

• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B 

• Must have tanker endorsement  

• Must be at least 21 years of age 

• Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate 

• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards 

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment 

Physical/Mental Demands: 

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell. 

• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas. 

• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds. 

• Ability to work in usually loud conditions. 

Working Conditions: 

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles 

• Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time. 

• Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.  

• Occasionally work in high precarious places. 

• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly. 

• Work environment is usually loud. 

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