POSITION SUMMARY:
The LPG, Condensate, and Water Vacuum Transport Drivers operate a variety of make, models, and sizes of tractor/tank truck combinations, and all, pumping, and other mechanical devices related or incidental to transporting, loading and unloading products, materials, and equipment. This role is required to perform truck safety inspections, verification of product loading, and preparation of operational and DOT forms and records.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Performs truck safety inspections, verification of product loading/lading, and preparation of operational and DOT forms and records
· Utilizes required Electronic Logging Device (ELD) for daily logging and dispatch
· Operates a variety of makes, models, and sizes of tractor/tank truck combinations, and all, pumping, and other mechanical devices related or incidental to transporting, loading and unloading products, materials, and equipment
· Carries out scheduled deliveries by route as specified by Targa Transport dispatchers
· Adheres to all company and DOT safety policies and procedures
· Loads/unloads, or assists in loading/unloading transport, with the aid of mechanical devices, in accordance with approved procedures and current instructions
· Determines, by personal inspections in accordance with criteria specified by Targa Transports, that vehicles are in safe operating condition before leaving company facility
· Works a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be willing to work up to the maximum hours allowed by the DOT. May be assigned on a short- term basis to other Targa Transport locations or work sites that could require overnight stay in the truck
· Transport Drivers are required to provide / assist with the training of new drivers and retraining those drivers who are returning to work after extended leave
· Requires demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities and desire to handle materials safely, while driving, loading and unloading, etc.
· Requires demonstrated initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision, and the ability and knowledge to respond to emergency situations with appropriate action. Requires demonstrated knowledge of and experience with preventive maintenance procedures necessary to perform routine DOT inspections for tractors and trailers
· Requires demonstrated communications, interpersonal, and teamwork skills necessary to work safely and effectively with customers and Targa employees.
· Requires the ability to make occasional overnight stays for certain trips is required
· Other duties as assigned