Bulk Driver - Norfolk, NE

Overview

$10,000 Retention Bonus

Job Summary
Primary customers are hospitals, commercial food processors, and various government agencies. The job requires long hours while remaining DOT compliant. Set schedule with 2 consecutive days off. Night shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended-stays as needed. The position is primarily local, but candidates must be able to adjust to changes in schedules as needs arise. Under the supervision of the local Terminal Manager, the Bulk Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of commercial motor vehicles owned and/or operated by Matheson Tri-Gas.

Ultimately responsible for the safe and efficient handling of liquefied Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Argon gases to Matheson Tri-Gas customer locations and production facilities as assigned. This position reports to the Terminal Manager.

• Essential Functions
• Safe loading and unloading of cryogenic liquids (oxygen, nitrogen and argon).
• Practice safe driving techniques on a daily basis while operating Matheson Tri-Gas vehicles to prevent work-related accidents and injuries.
• Reporting of all accidents and unsafe acts/conditions (near misses) while performing normal duties.
• Comply with all company and customer safety policies and procedures as well as company employment policies and practices. Understand all company standard operating procedures, departmental work instructions, and local work instructions that affect the performance of duties.
• Completion and submission of all required regulatory compliance and company documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for accurate and timely communication to appropriate individuals and/or departments concerning matters involving customer service, scheduling delays, customer site discrepancies, equipment defects and other relevant issues to operations in general. Develop a good working knowledge of the Xatanet communication system and fleet advisor software program requirements.
• Must obtain and understand scheduling information from dispatchers and planners and adhere to schedule instructions. Communicate scheduling delays and/or unforeseen circumstances that could have an adverse impact on terminal operations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and consistently demonstrate professional standards when performing duties. Develop good working relationships with Matheson Tri-Gas customers and maintain these relationships on a consistent basis.
• Must report for duty ready to work at assigned time.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

• Applicants must have a minimum of two years tractor and semi-trailer experience and the ability to provide verification of experience.
• Class A CDL with hazardous materials, tanker, and air brake endorsements; valid CDL required to operate a tractor and semi-trailer.
• Have a minimum of three years tractor and semi-trailer experience and the ability to provide verification of experience. (
  
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  text originally included two different phrasing; retained as-is but consolidated meaningfully.)
• Past history of a safe driving record.
• Demonstrate competence in handling a commercial motor vehicle during the pre-employment road test.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission.
• Work a five-day schedule per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations hours of service rules.
• Maintain physical qualifications as required by FMCSA regulations.
• Stand, lift, and stoop as duties require, per driver inspections and loading/unloading procedures.
• Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, extended-stays, and team operation as needed.
• Adjust to changes in schedules as needs arise.
• Understand and work within all guidelines and requirements of FMCSA regulations.
• Operate delivery and loading equipment in all types of weather conditions.
• Acquire acceptable competency in safe handling practices of cryogenic liquids (loading, transport, and unloading).

• Stationary Position – Frequently
• Move/Traverse – Frequently
• Seated – Frequently
• Transport/Lifting – Frequently
• Transport/Carrying – Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing – Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling – Frequently
• Audi/Ascend/Descend – Frequently
• Balancing – Frequently
• Position Self/Stooping – Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling – Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching – Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling – Frequently
• Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling – Frequently
• Communicate/Talking and Communicate/Hearing – Frequently
• Repetitive Motions and Coordination – Frequently

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.