AmeriGas Propane is the nation's largest propane distributor, serving over 2 million residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and motor fuel propane customers in all 50 states. AmeriGas is listed on the New York stock exchange [NYSE: APU].- For more information visit our website at www.amerigas.com .
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Job Summary (Purpose):-
The Transport Driver drives a tanker truck (11,400 gallon capacity) to pick up propane at the supply point (e.g. refinery, pipeline terminal, storage facility) and deliver it to area AmeriGas facilities. -The driver will make four to five pick-ups and deliveries per day, driving an average of 500 miles per day and working up to 14 hours per day. -Approximately 80 percent of the driver's time is spent driving or waiting in line at the supply point. -
Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Drive the tanker truck to pick up propane at the refinery and deliver to area AmeriGas facilities; approximately 45 minutes is required to load or unload the truck.-
- Attach terminal hoses to the truck connections to pump propane into the tanker.-
- Use permanent hoses attached to the filling ports or the hoses stored in the truck to unload the tanker. -The hoses stored on the truck come in two sizes: 20 feet long, three inches in diameter; and 19 feet long, 1- -inches in diameter.-
- Perform twice daily truck inspections.-
- May climb ladders at some AmeriGas facilities to check gauges at the top of the bulk tanks.-
Education and Experience Required:
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- 3 Years Tractor and Trailer Experience. -200,000 miles minimum-
- 1 Year Tanker Experience within the last 3 years, preferred-
- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement-
- Eligible for a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)-
- No Accidents in the Previous 3 years-
- No More Than One Moving Violation in the Previous 2 years-
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- Environmental conditions such as rain, mud, ice, snow, and uneven terrain may affect this job.
AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace.- Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check.- EOE: AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
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