OTR Hazmat Tanker Driver

Position: Tanker Driver, CDL A HAZMAT (OTR)

Primary Location: East St Louis, IL

Schedule: Full-Time Hourly/Union

Reports To: RDM

Compensation: Potential to earn in excess of $100,000/year with OT; Brand New Sleeper Truck/Trailer; Overnight Per Diem; Bonus; Benefits

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.   The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries.   Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.   A more specific salary range for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses, benefits, pension contributions, or additional incentives. 

At Chemtrade, we deliver innovative solutions focusing on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We value and respect all our employees, recognizing that our diverse and talented workforce is the heart of our success. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experiences for all.

Tanker Driver Specific Perks 

• Top-of-the-line, company-maintained equipment
• Newer Trucks and Trailers
• Culture of Safety and Inclusion
• Free Uniforms and PPE
• Dedicated Dispatch
• Paid Orientation
• Support for Professional Licenses
• Roadside Assistance
• Fleet Card Program

In This Role, You Will: 

• **This tanker driver role in East St. Louis will involve OTR work 2-3 nights per week.**
• Load, transfer, and unload raw product from a tanker truck
• Transport and unload chemicals into customers’ tanks safely and with the required paperwork
• Safely handle hoses during loading and unloading
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections
• Comply with all Company, Customer Federal, State, and Local laws, rules and regulations
• Become familiar with plant operating procedures
• Other duties as assigned

A Successful Candidate Has:

• Minimum two (2) years of recent tractor/tanker experience
• Minimum one (1) year of recent tanker experience
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License, CDL Class A, with appropriate hazmat and tanker endorsements
• A clean driving record for the past three (3) years
• Be physically qualified to drive a motor vehicle and provide a valid medical card
• Be able to provide proof of experience or training to operate the type of motor vehicle used by Chemtrade safely

Specific Role Responsibilities

• Other Duties as assigned

Physical Occupational Requirements 

• Employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladders (including vertical)
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be "fit for duty"