Tanker Driver Jobs
Tanker Driver jobs are open across petroleum, chemical, food-grade, and municipal water industries, from entry-level regional haul to senior over-the-road and hazmat specialist roles, with common specializations in liquid bulk transport, tanker safety, and multi-compartment operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Pay Range: $30.00 - $32.00/hr DOE
Shift: Monday-Friday, 6am start time
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I. Job Summary
The Lowboy Operator (Operator) drives a tractor and trailer lowboy to locate and relocate heavy equipment. Operator will navigate truck and equipment in rural, off highway, high traffic roadways and oil field environments.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate tractor and lowboy trailer in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA)and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
- Load, transport and unload heavy equipment at jobsites
- Complete all required paperwork properly and within set timelines.
- Ensure all equipment and components are in good working condition at all times. Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documents checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report), follow company policies and procedures for routine maintenance, perform general housekeeping to ensure units are operating properly. Report any inefficiency to manager.
- Follow WM policies and procedures while working.
- Maintain and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings required by WM or Manager.
- Works closely with Manager to improve efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Notifies Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
- Any other duties as assigned.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
- 6 months to one year of heavy equipment experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. and
- Must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and
- Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports and
- Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical.
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air brake endorsement
B. Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $30.00 - $32.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
Pay Range: $30.00 - $32.00/hr DOE
Shift: Monday-Friday, 6am start time
What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.
We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.
We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.
We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.
We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.
We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM team today.
I. Job Summary
The Lowboy Operator (Operator) drives a tractor and trailer lowboy to locate and relocate heavy equipment. Operator will navigate truck and equipment in rural, off highway, high traffic roadways and oil field environments.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate tractor and lowboy trailer in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA)and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
- Load, transport and unload heavy equipment at jobsites
- Complete all required paperwork properly and within set timelines.
- Ensure all equipment and components are in good working condition at all times. Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documents checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report), follow company policies and procedures for routine maintenance, perform general housekeeping to ensure units are operating properly. Report any inefficiency to manager.
- Follow WM policies and procedures while working.
- Maintain and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings required by WM or Manager.
- Works closely with Manager to improve efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Notifies Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
- Any other duties as assigned.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
- 6 months to one year of heavy equipment experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. and
- Must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and
- Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports and
- Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical.
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air brake endorsement
B. Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $30.00 - $32.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
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Who's Hiring
- Gemini Motor Transport10
- Sun Coast Resources9
- Schneider5
- Ergon4
- Bakelite3
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Agriculture & Farming
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tanker driver jobs.
- Valid Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements
- Minimum two years of verifiable commercial driving experience
- Clean MVR with no major violations in the past three years
- Ability to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening
- Experience operating multi-compartment or pressurized tank trailers
- Familiarity with DOT hazardous materials regulations and placarding requirements
Tips for Your Tanker Driver Job Search
List every endorsement on your resume
Tanker driver postings screen hard on CDL class and endorsements before a recruiter reads anything else. Put your Class A CDL, Hazmat, Tanker, and any TWIC card on the top line of your resume, not buried in a credentials section at the bottom.
Target listings by cargo type early
Petroleum, food-grade, and chemical hauling each have different compliance requirements and carrier cultures. Filter openings by the commodity you have documented experience with so your application speaks directly to what that dispatcher needs on day one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tanker driver openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Document your clean safety record clearly
Carriers pull your PSP report and MVR before they call you back. If your record is clean, say so explicitly in your cover message and include your years accident-free. Leaving it unstated forces a recruiter to assume otherwise and move to the next applicant.
Prepare for a pre-hire road skills test
Most tanker carriers require a company-administered road test before an offer, separate from your CDL. Practice hooking and unhooking the tanker, confirming proper placarding, and walking through a pre-trip inspection out loud so you can demonstrate it confidently on the day.
Negotiate home-time terms before accepting
Pay rate matters, but tanker drivers often leave roles over home-time schedules that were never clearly defined at hire. Ask the recruiter for the specific number of nights out per week in writing before you accept, not after your first dispatch.
Tanker Driver Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tanker drivers?
The companies hiring the most tanker drivers right now include Gemini Motor Transport, Sun Coast Resources, and Schneider, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Petroleum distribution, chemical logistics, and food-grade carriers consistently account for the highest posting volume across the country.
How many tanker driver jobs are remote?
About 3% of tanker driver openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, road-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to allow any remote work are dispatching coordination, fleet compliance review, and driver training and safety instruction, which sometimes operate partly off-site.
How do you become a tanker driver?
You start by earning a Class A CDL at an accredited commercial driving school, then add the Tanker and Hazmat endorsements by passing the corresponding knowledge tests at your state DMV. Most entry-level tanker carriers require at least one year of general CDL-A experience before they'll put you in a tanker. From there, completing a DOT physical, passing a pre-employment drug screen, and maintaining a clean MVR are standard requirements before your first tanker dispatch.
Can I get hired as a tanker driver with little experience?
Yes, some carriers hire CDL-A drivers with limited experience into a tanker trainee or co-driver role, particularly in food-grade and water hauling where cargo hazard levels are lower. Your strongest asset is a clean driving record. Completing a recognized tanker safety course before applying and emphasizing any flatbed or bulk commodity driving on your resume helps close the experience gap with recruiters who are willing to train.
What does the tanker driver interview process look like?
A typical tanker driver hiring process starts with a phone screen focused on your CDL class, endorsements, and MVR history. If that clears, you'll complete a formal application and authorize the carrier to pull your PSP report and employment verification. Most carriers then schedule an in-person or video interview with a safety manager, followed by a company road test and pre-employment drug screen before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to tanker driver jobs?
You can find and apply to tanker driver jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings for roles that match your CDL class, endorsements, and cargo experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.
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