Transportation Specialist

Job Summary:

Targa Resources Corp is seeking a skilled Transportation Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our logistics team, you will be responsible for operating a variety of tractor/tank truck combinations, transporting, loading, and unloading products, materials, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform truck safety inspections, verification of product lading, and preparation of operational and DOT forms and records.
• Utilize ELD for daily logging and dispatch.
• Operate tractor/tank truck combinations, and all associated equipment, to transport, load, and unload products, materials, and equipment.
• Carry out scheduled deliveries by routing as specified by Targa Transport dispatchers, adhering to all company and DOT safety policies and procedures.
• Load/unload, or assist in loading/unloading transports, with the aid of mechanical devices, in accordance with approved procedures and current instructions.
• Determine, by personal inspections, that vehicles are in a safe operating condition before leaving the company facility.
• Work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be willing to work up to the maximum hours allowed by the DOT.
• Transport Driver is required to provide/assist with the training of new drivers and retraining those drivers who are returning to work after extended leave.
• Complete special projects/duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Valid, current Class A commercial drivers license with Hazardous Materials and Tank endorsements.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Over the Road (OTR) or regional experience.
• Excellent driving/safety record.
• Meet all requirements for drivers as set forth in Part 391-Qualification of Drivers of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with limited supervision, and respond to emergency situations with appropriate action.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with preventive maintenance procedures necessary to perform routine DOT inspections for tractors and trailers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Hazardous Material Shipping Documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and desire to handle materials safely, while driving, loading, and unloading, etc.
• Communications, interpersonal, and teamwork skills necessary to work safely and effectively with customers and Targa employees.
• Regular and Reliable Attendance.
• Physical Requirements:
• Physical and mental ability to operate a tractor/trailer and all associated equipment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated ability to perform rigorous outside and indoor duties, including walking, standing, climbing, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, sitting, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds to waist high.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors; able to work in a self-directed work team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years experience driving with LPG, condensate, vacuum truck, and/or fuel tank trailers.
• Previous driving and/or operational experience with LPG products.
• TWIC Card, LPG certification with Texas Railroad Commission.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees' beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa's policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.