Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners - Transport Driver II

Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary or 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 U.S. and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel. We are currently recruiting a Transport Driver II for our Roanoke, VA location. We are a great company with great pay and great benefits.

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 products 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 II 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 onto 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 start pumps to fill trailer.

• Read gauges or meters and records quantity loaded.

• Record amount delivered and issues tickets to customers.

• Conform to Federal and State driving regulations, including driver logs.

• Inspect truck before and after trips. Submits a report indicating truck condition.

• Read "Bill of Lading" to determine assignment.

• Responsible for re-fueling truck, checking oil, and all 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 pounds.

• 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 II Job Qualifications:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement.

• 2-3 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.

Applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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

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.