at Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores in Blue Island, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Req ID: 440091
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus************
BASIC PURPOSE:
Gemini Motor Transport operates trucks across the United States, servicing Love’s Travel Stops, wholesale and retail customers. Our Fuel Transport positions are among the best in the industry. Gemini strives to achieve only the highest safety ratings in our business, for our professional drivers and loyal customers.
COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:
+ Availability to work variable shifts as dictated by business needs. Typical shift for this position is Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday NIGHT SHIFT.
+ Drivers are paid between $30-$32 per hour depending on scheduled shift and location
+ Overtime pay starting at 40 hours worked per week
+ Drivers are eligible for monthly and annual bonuses
+ ***First half of sign-on bonus of $2,500 to be paid out at 90 days; second half to be paid out at 180 days of active employment
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
Drivers are eligible for the following benefits:
+ Medical, dental & vision plans effective the 1st of the month following the first 30 days of employment
+ Time off including vacation, personal and paid holidays
+ 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contributions
+ Companypaidshort term disability, long term disability, life and accidental disability/death Insurance
+ Voluntaryaccident insurance, supplemental & family life insurance & telemedicine
+ Company provided uniforms along with a steel toed boot reimbursement
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ At all times drive defensively and follow all applicable laws and regulations to maintain Gemini’s reputation as one of the safest tank carriers.
+ Drives company trucks to load and deliver fuel and commodities to Love’s retail and various third party customers. Gemini operates 24/7/365.
+ Have knowledge of and comply with, all applicable federal, state, local and company rules and regulations that are in accordance with the accepted principals of the safe operation of a hazardous cargo tank motor vehicle.
+ Have knowledge and comply with the proper methods of loading and unloading for the various cargos to be transported.
+ Maintain contact with logistics as needed and required.
+ Complete driver electronic logs and all necessary documentation as required by company.
+ Follow all company guidelines regarding professional conduct when dealing with customers, fellow employees, vendors, and the motoring public.
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS:
+ Each driver must have a Commercial Driver’s License and other appropriate endorsements (HazMat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples) and state requirements as required by law.
+ Each driver must qualify physically, and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, under the requirements of 49 CFR, Section 391 43-49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
+ 1-2 years of verifiable over-the-road driving experience or certification from accredited truck driving academy.
+ Knowledge of all applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
+ Availability to work variable shifts as dictated by business needs.
+ The ability to drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours, while transporting hazardous materials and sitting for extended periods of time in a truck tractor.
+ Must be at least 21 years of age and meet the qualifications in 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(1) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
+ Must be able to read and speak the English language, in accordance with 49CFR Section 391.11(b)(2) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
+ The ability to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, and climb, as necessary, to perform vehicle inspections required under 49 CFR Sections 396.11-15 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
+ The ability to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, as well as grasp, lift, and handle heavy equipment as necessary, to ensure safety during the hooking and dropping processes of tractor/trailer combinations. As well as climb upon the trailer when necessary (for instance, to ensure closure of dome lids following loading or unloading), also when dealing with sections of hose that may exceed 20’ in length, measure as many as 4" in diameter, and weigh as much as 75 lbs.
+ Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
+ Requires normal range of hearing, vision, and smell.
BACKGROUND CHECKS: All offers of employment may be conditioned on receipt of a background check report and/or drug screen that is acceptable to Love’s.
Clean Places, Friendly Faces. It’s been the guiding principle at Love’s for more than 50 years, and it’s leading us into the future. We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with plenty of fuel, food and supplies. Love’s has two primary kinds of stores. Our ‘Country Stores’ are fueling stations with a convenience store attached. The larger ’ Travel Stops’ are located on interstate highways and offer additional amenities such as food from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and more.
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