Driver/Material Handler - Odessa, TX

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Primary Purpose: Dual role position requires operation of company transportation equipment and performing warehouse and tank farm operation activities as advised. Scope of all duties requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local statutes and regulations and company policies, procedures, and rules. Interaction with customers and business partners will be done in a professional manner.

 

Responsibilities (% of time may vary by country or region):

 

• Make deliveries of hazardous and nonhazardous materials to customers.
• Pick-up hazardous and nonhazardous waste(s) from customers.
• Perform other driver duties including vendor pickups, delivery of wastes to TSDFs and shuttle of equipment for maintenance and repairs.
• Perform manual Material Handler duties in the warehouse as needed, including such activities as performing packaged materials receiving.
• Pulling, preparing, and loading packaged products for deliveries.
• Handling inventory by following FIFO inventory practices and performing cycle counts.
• Perform tank farm duties as needed, including loading/unloading bulk tankers and railcars.
• Perform facility maintenance and upkeep duties.
• Complete required logs and inspection reports per DOT Rules.
• Attend and complete company training classes.
• Serve on company’s in-plant or off-site emergency response team

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 

• Ability to read, write, count, understand and speak English
• Valid Class A CDL license (with HazMat and Tanker endorsements)
• Ability to use and maintain respiratory protections equipment
• 22 years old or older
• 2+ years of CDL-A driving experience
• 12 months OTR tractor trailer experience within the last 3 years
• No more than 3 minor accidents in the past 3 years
• No DWI / DUI / BAC in the past 5 years
• No license suspension for a moving violation in the last 3 years

 

Desired Education/Experience/Training/Certifications:

• Experience on SAMSARA or equivalent ELD
• Experience working in a regional capacity with a targeted 55 hour work week
• Hauling BULK HAZMAT products and perishable consumer goods (e.g., transporting unstable loads or hauling different weights on different trip segments, etc.)
• Operating a tractor-trailer in different conditions (e.g., highway driving, side/local roads, city/country, maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.)

 

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions/Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry at least 100 pounds
• Physical ability to tilt back or break 800 lb. net drums onto a dolly
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Test negative on the company’s drug tests
• Satisfy all DOT physical qualifications requirements
• May be handling potentially hazardous substances
• Exposure to fumes, dirt, noise, and hazardous chemicals daily. May require safety equipment and/or precautions.

 

WHERE YOU’LL WORK: 

• 311 Lark Ave, Odessa, TX 79762 
   

PAY & BENEFITS:

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs; union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: 

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted ann