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Tessenderlo Group

Truck Driver

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$44,729 / year median in Alabama

-10% projected decline

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Job Description

Company DescriptionTessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful. If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you. Job DescriptionTiger-Sul is a division of Tessenderlo Kerly and is seeking a Truck Driver for their Atmore AL Transportation Department. The Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of sulfur bentonite fertilizers from plant facilities to customer locations via truck. This role ensures compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while maintaining operational continuity and product integrity. While providing customer service and maintaining a professional image. 
Key Accountabilities:
 Operate various types of delivery trucks and trailers setting safety first. Operate other kinds of equipment as required. Provide a customer-focused experience to our customers when delivering. Safety is the number one goal. Be alert to customer needs and problems and try to resolve them. Advise supervisor of all customer service activities. Maintain high standards of courtesy and respect for all customers and fellow employees. Develop a professional relationship with customers. Maintain high company image standards for self and vehicle. Personal appearance must be neat and well-groomed. Uniforms must be clean. Trucks must be kept clean and neat both inside and outside. Arrange for routine truck maintenance and repair with supervisor in accordance with service intervals specified in the operations manual. Perform minor maintenance functions as required. Prepare cargo documents, and other paperwork completely, accurately, and legibly to assure product quality. Have proper PPE and equipment readily available for shipment. QualificationsKey Knowledge, Skills and
Behaviors:
 Knowledge of DOT regulations (CFR 49) Minimum 2 years of experience in bulk tanker transit High School diploma or equivalent Strong communication skills Ability to pull heavy hoses Ability to climb ladders and lift 50 pounds Current CDL with hazardous material, tanker, double-triple endorsement
Physical Requirements:
 Amount Each day spent: Sitting 50%, Standing 35%, Walking 10% Lift/Carry up to 100 lbs. Push up to 60 lbs. Pull up to 60 lbs. Kneel, Squat, Climb, Ladders/Stairs Clean-Shaven required: in the event of respirator use at all pickup and delivering locations Over the road position: home approximately every other night Deliveries depending on plant location 3-5 loads/week depending on driving hours: Weekends are likely 
Work Environment:
Outdoor or facility-based operations involving hot, high-temperature materials.

Exposure to potential chemical hazards; requires full PPE and adherence to safety procedures.

Must meet all company, state and federal medical standardsAbility to maintain accurate reports, schedules and documentationAbility to lift maximum weight of 40 poundsClass A CDL with Hazmat/Tanker endorsement2 years driving experiencePhysically fit and able to possess and maintain a medical certificateEssential functions and responsibilities:

Safely make deliveries in a timely mannerPerform per trip and post trip equipment inspectionsEnsure all safety equipment is used as neededFollow all company policies, procedures and requirements.

Maintain a safe work environment.

Submit all paperwork and documentation to office in a timely mannerAdditional InformationWhy join
Tessenderlo Kerley:
Working at Tessenderlo KerleyWork/life balanceFun and rewarding environmentLearning, development and teamworkCommunity involvement/outreachChallenging and meaningful work
Benefits & Rewards:
Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salaryShort-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteriaLife Insurance (2x annual base salary)Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement:
Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
Adoption Assistance:
 Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistancePaid maternity and parental time offBusiness Travel Life & Accident InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountTelemedicine program for you and your dependentsLong-Term Disability insuranceCompany referral programTessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries, and it has a global team of more than 7,000 employees. Its belief that "Every Molecule Counts" is at the heart of the strategy of the group: Tessenderlo Group continually strives to valorize its products and processes to the maximum and to add value to everything it does. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, its people, and its brands, please visit www.tessenderlo.com.

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.