Owner Operator - Propane Division (Grand Rapids)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Who We Are:

DHT Group, based out of Reese, Michigan has been ensuring safety and satisfaction for over 40 years. DHT is hiring at all facilities with additional Michigan locations in Newport and Port Huron and also Bellefontaine, Ohio. DHT has grown to several divisions including Tanker, Gravel Train, Flatbed, Van, Excavating, and Landscape Supply. DHT also operates full-service repair facilities.

DHT is looking for Owner Operators to join our propane division. Our tanker division hauls propane, butane, and ammonia. We are licensed to travel throughout the U.S. and Canada. This position is OTR and requires a hazmat and tanker endorsement along with a clean driving record.

Essential Duties:

• 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

• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods

• Complete all “pre-trip” requirements before each truck run and “post-trip” requirements at the end of each shift

• Operates a powered industrial vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws

• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations

• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals

• Assists with loading and unloading of materials, using specialized equipment when warranted

• Maintains work orders, signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to appropriate staff when delivery route is complete

• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing at terminals and with Dispatch, Drivers, vendors, and customers

• Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns

• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes

• Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy

Compensation Package:

• Base rate of 70% of every load

• Weekly pay settlements - paid direct deposit

• Licensed CDL Class A Driver

• X endorsement

• Must have an acceptable MVR

• 1+ year of tanker and/or hazmat driving experience strongly preferred

• Subject to OTR - must be willing to work schedule (follows schedule of 5 days on 2 off unless on dedicated route)

Preferred Requirements:

• 2+ years of tanker driving experience preferred

• TWIC Card

Truck Requirements:

• Must be able to provide truck specs and pictures (Vin #, Model, Make, and Year)

• Must be able to provide last DOT inspection paperwork

• Must have or be willing to install a hydropak and full fenders

• Truck must pass DOT inspection designated by DHT and be able to maintain those standards

• We will provide you with an ELD system

• Must have your own Bobtail insurance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds

• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen

• Must be able to pass a DOT physical

• Must be a minimum of 21 years old