Driver

About the position

A driver shall possess the ability to operate a Commercial Class 8 Motor Vehicle in a manner consistent with all applicable traffic and safety regulations. Must be able to safely operate a Class 8 vehicle combination unit (Tractor-Trailer) in day-to-day interstate, intrastate and international operations; provide service to customers in the loading, delivery and unloading of a variety of liquid products to and from assigned locations; and perform all related duties associated with the pick-up and delivery of these liquid products.

Responsibilities

• Meet all Federal and State requirements for certification and possess a valid Class A CDL license with a hazardous materials endorsement.
• Have satisfactory, verifiable, previous experience and/or appropriate training in the transportation of bulk liquid products.
• Properly load and unload liquid products and perform all related duties including lifting and connecting hoses and fittings weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Accurately and legibly complete all required paperwork associated with delivery of bulk liquid product including a daily record of duty status log.
• Read, write, speak, understand and apply the English language including communication by telephone for receiving assignments, directions and safety information.
• Safely and correctly operate and maneuver a combination, Class 8 vehicle combination trailer unit under all types of circumstances.
• Perform duties requiring repeated bending and/or twisting of the waist, neck, shoulders, wrists and arms.
• Climb ladders, including ascending and descending, and balancing while performing physical activities in awkward positions.
• Enter and exit the vehicle cab repeatedly which consists of climbing one to three steps.
• Drive for extended periods of time, up to maximum allowable times in a safe manner under a variety of highway and weather conditions.
• Read, understand, and apply information relating to trip planning for delivery of freight products.
• Positively communicate, respond to and interact with other company personnel, customers, and the general public.
• Hook and unhook trailers as required and properly secure any valves, hatches and/or fittings.
• Appraise, evaluate, and adequately respond to situational strain and emotional stress.
• Withstand abrupt duty hour changes, irregular work/rest cycles, noise and vibration, temperature and weather extremes.
• Wear the required safety equipment including respirators while performing required duties.
• Comply with all requirements as outlined in the Driver's Manual.
• Perform any and all other tasks assigned by management for which the employee is qualified and physically able to perform.

Requirements

• Must have a High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of driving experience required.

Benefits

• Excellent Pay
• Group Medical Insurance
• Group Dental Plan
• Vision Care
• Prescription Drug Cards
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Martin Unit Purchase Plan for MMLP
• Group Life Insurance - $50,000 plus additional $50,000 AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance - $5,000 benefit amount
• Paid Vacation (Pay based on previous year weekly average)
• Holiday Pay
• Hospital Sick Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual Safety Bonus Program
• Quarterly Safety Bonus Program
• Quarterly Service Bonus Program
• Tenure Bonus Program: Up to 5% of Line Haul
• Uniforms
• Driver Away Pay: 10% bonus pay for out 14 days
• Bereavement Leave Pay
• Jury Duty Leave Pay
• Drug/Alcohol Test Pay (except pre-employment)
• Trainee Pay
• Extra Pay for Driver Trainers - $50 per day
• Recruitment Bonus - Driver Referral Incentive Program ($3,000 for each new hire)
• Lots of home time - 55% of our drivers are home daily, 40% are home weekly