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Transport Driver - He-H2 TT
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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.
$46,870 / year median in Illinois
-20% projected decline
Job Description
Description Job Summary:
Safely transport and deliver Messer products (Helium and/or Hydrogen). Why Messer? Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on. The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role. Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care. Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.Principal Responsibilities:
- Safely drive Messer commercial motor vehicles exhibiting defensive driving using Smith System principles
- Work in accordance with all DOT and Messer standards and policies including but not limited to Speed Management, Seat Belts, In Cab Communication, Cones and Hours of Service
- Report to work properly rested and ensure rest breaks prevent fatigue; utilize all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all aspects of daily tasks
- Perform all tasks required in loading including but not limited to product transfer, quality analysis/documentation and customer required certificate of analysis
- Perform all tasks required in customer delivery including but not limited to product transfer, customer quality testing (if specifically required per local instruction), dynamic risk assessment of delivery area and customer interface
- Participate in regulatory, Messer or site-specific training through classroom theory, practical assessment and Traccess folder completion; participate in safety talks and meetings
- Report any incident involving equipment damage, near miss, first aid or medical treatment to supervisor
- Daily completion and submission of written paperwork and electronic data through on-board recording device
- Report deficiencies in Messer transport equipment, at risk customer locations and customer tube storage deficiencies including required documentation
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED, or 10 years' experience current class CDL
- Minimum 1 year of driving experience
- Minimum 1 year driving experience with Hazardous Materials Endorsement on CDL The salary for this position is $65,000-$90,000 annually with a $7,500 Sign on Bonus.