Transport Driver

Full Time Houston, TX AmeriGas Propane

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-
Working Conditions:

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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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