Job description

***This position is eligible for a Sign-on Bonus***

SUMMARY

Drive a tractor-trailer combination capacity up to 80,000 GVW, to transport and deliver hazardous and non-hazardous materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. Required to load and unload multi-compartment tanker, box truck, or flatbed.

Essential Functions:

• Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal DOT regulations, company guidelines and appropriate safety procedures when transporting hazardous materials.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Responsible for scheduling both preventative and unplanned maintenance.
• Conducts company business in a professional manner while working with scheduler, customers, inventory planners and sales reps to obtain delivery instructions and schedule unloading.
• Dresses in a professional manner using the provide uniforms while doing company business, including driving
• Secure cargo for transport, using straps, blocks, chain, binders, and/or covers. May be required to load and unload truck or help others with loading and unloading.
• Position is based out of Bensalem, PA.
• Deliver to all customers in the US Eastern states including, but not limited to: o PA, MD, DE, NJ, NY VA, CT, MA VT, NY, ME
• This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned and necessary for the operation of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with class A CDL hazardous materials transportation and driving a tractor-trailer combination
• Class A CDL License with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements prior to hire
• Clean driving and safety record

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 95% of the time, as required
• Ability and willingness to travel overnights, as required
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, as required
• Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid TWIC
• Ability and willingness to wear a respirator per customer requirements
• Ability and willingness to be part of the Department of Homeland Security's Personnel

Surety Program

• Ability and willingness to dress professionally

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Associate degree (2-year college or technical school)
• Valid US Passport or ability to obtain
• Experience with electronic logs preferably Peoplenet

• All weather driving experience (heat, snow, ice, hail, sleet, rain, fog)
• Experience with Freightliner or Kenworth tractor equipment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and strong math skills
• Strong computer skills
• Team player, individual thinker, self-starter with an ability to work independently
• Forklift certification

***VWTS offers excellent company benefits, a competitive hourly wage and a weekly

schedule with the ability to be home on the weekends. Company provided meals and

lodging while traveling for company business***

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers should adhere to company policy.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bensalem, PA 19020: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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