SOLVCHEM, INC. is seeking an experienced TRUCK DRIVER who is eager to work in a team environment within our Logistics Department located in Pearland, Texas. STARTING RATE FOR THIS ROLE IS $24.00 TO $25.00, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.
SUMMARY
To efficiently operate and support the facility operations team, ensuring the plant and trucks are maintained to company standards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overseeing and managing the team, ensuring relevant procedures are followed according to company standards
- Ensuring Health & Safety regulations are adhered to in the performance of plant and driving duties.
- Servicing, maintaining and overseeing the repairs conducted to the facility and trucks.
- Ensuring the offices, yard and warehouse are maintained in a safe and acceptable condition.
- Follow all safety regulations and precautions
- Delivery of products locally, however, maybe called upon for out of state/overnight deliveries from time to time.
- Performs all pre-trip and post-trip inspections on power units and trailers, including regulatory compliance requirements, and completes proper documentation of inspections
- Ensure management is aware of maintenance or repair related issues with power units and trailers
- Ensure management is aware of impending dates of expiration on assigned power units and trailers
- Upkeep, cleanliness, and driver maintenance of assigned vehicle
- Loading and unloading of products on trailer
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures, and all state and federal regulations on the proper documentation requirements of transporting hazardous materials
- Required to complete and submit all driver and delivery paperwork in a timely manner and legible
- As directed by management,, driver is to assist the warehouse in all phases of plant operations, including but not limited to loading product on trailers, forklift operations, cleaning, and maintenance
- Compliance with all drug screens or breath alcohol tests as mandated by company policy and state or federal regulations
- Adhere to company’s Driver Handbook policies and procedures including journey management and security
- Act as company liaison and in represent the company in a professional and courteous manner at all times
- Other duties as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- PAY RANGE: STARTING AT $24-$25 PER HOUR
- Required: GED or High School Diploma
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
- Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement
- HazMat tank trailer endorsement (when required)
- 2 years tractor trailer experience, in chemical industry preferred
- Current medical card and transporting hazardous materials certificate
- TWIC Card (if required to load/unload at secure facilities)
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Attributes consistent with company culture; safety, customer service, integrity, continuous improvement
- Awesome customer service skills
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of the organization
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Experience with Microsoft office applications
- Ability to lift 50lbs on a regular basis
- Knowledge of how to use and maintain repertory protection equipment and other personal protective equipment (PPE)
SOLVCHEM offers competitive wages and benefits.
SOLVCHEM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
APPLICANTS MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. EOE.