Driver, CDL A Hazmat

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

The Basics:

Location: Texas City, TX

Compensation: 1st Shift $31.50, 2nd shift $32.50

Days/Hours: 1st and 2nd shift

Equipment Used: Commercial Tankers, Dry Bulk & Commodity Haulers, Locomotive & Fueling Trucks, In-Plant Terminal Vehicles.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Parental Leave and Military/Uniformed Services Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) with company match
• Company provided Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Annual $150 steel-toe boot allowance
• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What you’ll be doing:

• Safely transport molten sulfur from refinery production units to designated offload facilities or storage terminals.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on specialized heavy-duty tractor-trailers and insulated chemical tanker equipment.
• Manage loading and offloading procedures using high-pressure air compressors, heavy-duty hoses, and refinery connection couplings.
• Monitor trailer temperature gauges during transit to ensure the product remains in a molten liquid state.
• Navigate complex industrial refinery environments, strictly adhering to plant traffic patterns, speed limits, and strict safety protocols.
• Execute all administrative tasks flawlessly, including DOT logs, chemical manifests, bill of lading, and refinery-specific paperwork.

Requirements to be successful:

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Tanker (N) and Hazardous Materials (H) endorsements (or a combined X endorsement).
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required prior to hire for refinery access.
• Minimum 1-2 years of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Strict commitment to safety with zero major preventable accidents or DOT compliance violations in the past 3 years.
• Refinery Safety Protocols: Adherence to strict personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, including flame-resistant clothing (FRC), H2S gas monitors, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while representing Savage professionally at customer locations.

• Commercial Tanker Truck Experience: Experience operating Class 8 tractor-trailers that transport bulk liquids, including crude oil, petroleum products, and chemicals. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience operating commercial heavy-duty transport trucks and specialized material-handling of bulk liquid tankers or chemical hauling experience.
• Prior experience hauling hot/molten commodities or hazardous chemical materials.
• Active Refinery Site Safety Orientation card (e.g., Basic Plus / Safety Council) or specific local refinery badges.
• Experience operating manual transmissions (10-speed or 13-speed heavy-haul setups, 18 Wheelers, Single/ Double Axel).

Some physical requirements and working conditions:

• Must be comfortable wearing advanced PPE including Fire-Retardant Clothing (FRC), full-face shields, heavy-duty gloves, and a personal Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) gas monitor.
• Ability to climb tank ladders, walk on top of trailer catwalks, and pull/connect heavy industrial hoses (up to 50 lbs.).
• Willingness to work in outdoor environments with exposure to variable weather conditions and industrial refinery sounds/scents.
• Must be able to successfully pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and breath alcohol test, as well as a background check.

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