Truck Driver

  • Full-time
  • Department: Supply Chain - CV

Company Description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one which the people of TKI find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, working alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, then TKI is the right place for you.

Currently looking for Drivers in- Ponca City, OK, Billings, MT, Pocatello, ID & Salt Lake City, UT.  If you are interested in one of these locations please apply here and identify which location you are interested in.

Job Description

Hourly Rate: $23.83 + .050 Per Mile

Join our Transportation team as a Truck Driver, and you will be part of a team that is committed to safety every day. 

At Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. (TKI), our transportation team is a vital artery of our success. Our safety focused team thrives in offering innovative solutions, and high quality reliable transportation services in a demanding growing business culture.  

Currently we are looking to hire a CDL Driver out of Ponco City,OK.  If you are an experienced bulk tanker transit driver, hazmat certified and have a clean driving record, we want to speak with you! 

Please read further for more details. 

Role Description:

Responsible for safe delivering of assigned loads. While providing customer service, maintaining a professional image, and sales representation as part of the company team.

Ponca City, OK Route Information:

  • Clean-Shaven required in the event of respirator use at all pickup and delivering locations.
  • 60% of the time the Route will consist of Ponca City, OK to Wichita, KS -170 mile round trip
  • 20-30% of the time the route will consist of Ponca City, OK to El Dorado, KS -222 Mile round trip
  • 10-20% of the time the route may consist of over the road loads needing to stay overnight.
  • Home time is estimated to be 80-90% of every night.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Operate various types of delivery trucks and trailers setting safety first. Operate other kinds of equipment as required.
  • Provide a customer focused experience to our customers when delivering with Safety being the number one goal. Be alert to customer needs and problems and try to resolve them. Advise supervisor of all customer service activities.
  • Maintain high standards of courtesy and respect for all customers and fellow employees and develop professional relationships with customers.
  • Maintain high company image standards for yourself and your vehicle. 
  • Personal appearance must be neat and groomed. Uniforms must be clean. 
  • Trucks must be kept clean and neat both inside and outside.
  • Arrange for routine truck maintenance and repair with supervisor in accordance with service intervals specified in the operations manual. 
  • Perform minor maintenance functions as required.
  • Prepare cargo documents, and other paperwork completely, accurately, and legibly to assure product quality.
  • Have proper PPE and equipment readily available for shipment. 
  • Strong communication skills are important for success.
  • Ability to pull heavy hoses.
  • Ability to climb ladders and lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Key Knowledge Skills and Behaviors:

  • Current CDL with hazardous material, tanker, double-triple endorsement is a must.
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations (CFR 49) is required.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in bulk tanker transit.
  • High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Strong communication skills are important for success.
  • Ability to pull heavy hoses.
  • Ability to climb ladders and lift 50 pounds.
  • Clean-Shaven required in the event of respirator use at all pickup and delivering locations.
  • 60% of the time the Route will consist of Ponca City, OK to Wichita, KS -170 mile round trip.
  • 20-30% of the time the route will consist of Ponca City, OK to El Dorado, KS - 222 Mile round trip.
  • 10-20% of the time the route may consist of over the road loads needing to stay overnight.
  • Home time is estimated to be 80-90% of every night.

Key Relations:

  • Transportation team members.
  • Provide service to our customers- Internal and external.

Key Metrics:

  • Safety and compliance with DOT and all other federal regulations necessary for this area.
  • On time deliveries.

Additional Information

Why join TKI:

  • Work/life balance
  • Fun and rewarding environment
  • Learning, development and team work
  • Community involvement/outreach
  • Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

  • Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!)
  • 401k Plan with dollar for dollar matching, up to the first 5% of employee contribution
  • 401k Company Retirement Contribution at year-end, equal up to 4% of annual base salary
  • Short-Term Incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
  • Life Insurance – 2x Annual Base Salary
  • Paid vacation & sick time & 10 paid holidays per year
  • Tuition Reimbursement- up to $5,000 per calendar year- Non Taxable
  • Adoption Assistance-up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
  • Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Telemedicine program - for you and your dependents
  • Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Company referral program
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