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Tampa Bay Fisheries

Truck Driver 53ft Reefer

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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.

$33,546 / year median in Florida

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Qualifications Tanker Endorsement (Required) CDL (Required) Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred) Capability to lift 50 lbs Able to hook up hoses This position is intended for candidates based in the Tampa Bay area or nearby communities Work days: Monday - Saturday Work hours: Approximately of 8 hrs/day Full Job Description We are looking for a responsible and reliable operator to pump water and transport it from one location to another. Travel between our Dover and Plant City locations. To be successful as a Tanker Truck Operator, you should enjoy driving and strictly observe transport regulations. Ultimately, a top-notch operator should be meticulous when it comes to vehicle inspections and regard safety as the highest priority.
Tanker Truck Operator Responsibilities:
Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring safety. Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops. Regularly checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc. Monitoring and reporting fuel consumption, mileage, and capacity. Reporting delays, accidents, and emergencies. Responding to emergency and non-emergency situations. Inspecting the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip. Assisting with the cleaning of the tanks/areas when required. Maintaining a clean vehicle.
Tanker Truck Operator Requirements:
High school diploma/GED preferred. CDL required. Tanker endorsement required. Clean driving record. Previous experience as a tanker operator. Working knowledge of first aid procedures. Excellent communication skills. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move product and/or boxes. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must be capable of standing for more than 8+ hours a day.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Referral program Safety equipment provided Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
Company driver
Trucking Route:
Local License/Certification:
Tanker Endorsement (Required)
Work Location:
In person