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Class B Tanker Driver Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Driver (B Shift)

Rochester, NY · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Must possess a valid/clean CDL class B NYS driver's license. * Ability to read and write English. Essential Functions: * Required to walk and move materials when loading and offloading truck to ...

CDL A Drivers

Penfield, NY · On-site

$2.6K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Valid Class A CDL, Age 23+ * 18 months tractor-trailer experience * Safe driving record * Tank experience a plus but not required; training available

CDL A Drivers

Webster, NY · On-site

$2.6K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Valid Class A CDL, Age 23+ * 18 months tractor-trailer experience * Safe driving record * Tank experience a plus but not required; training available

CDL A Drivers

Fairport, NY · On-site

$2.6K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Valid Class A CDL, Age 23+ * 18 months tractor-trailer experience * Safe driving record * Tank experience a plus but not required; training available

CDL A Drivers

Hilton, NY · On-site

$2.6K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Valid Class A CDL, Age 23+ * 18 months tractor-trailer experience * Safe driving record * Tank experience a plus but not required; training available

CLASS A or B DRIVER- Home Daily!

Webster, NY · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking motivated and safety-conscious Class A or B CDL drivers to join our team. As a driver, you will be responsible for the delivery and pick-up of portable storage containers while ...

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Class B Tanker Driver information

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How much do class b tanker driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for class b tanker driver in Rochester, NY is $25.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.70 and $27.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Class B Tanker driver?

A Class B Tanker Driver is responsible for transporting liquids or bulk materials in a tanker truck that requires a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). These drivers typically haul fuel, chemicals, or other hazardous and non-hazardous materials over short or regional distances. Their duties include loading and unloading cargo, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining vehicle inspections. Strong attention to safety and DOT regulations is essential in this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Class B Tanker driver?

To excel as a Class B Tanker Driver, you need a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), a clean driving record, and experience with large vehicle operation. Specialized endorsements such as the tanker endorsement (N) and knowledge of electronic logging devices (ELDs) are crucial and often required. Strong attention to detail, dependability, and effective communication skills help you manage safety protocols and coordinate with dispatch and clients. These qualifications ensure safe, compliant, and efficient transport of liquid materials under varying road and weather conditions.

What safety protocols must a Class B Tanker driver follow when transporting liquid cargo?

Class B Tanker Drivers must adhere to strict safety protocols, such as performing thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring secure loading and unloading of liquid cargo, and regularly checking for leaks or equipment malfunctions. Drivers are also required to follow regulations regarding hazardous materials if applicable, maintain proper documentation, and comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. Many companies provide specialized training on spill prevention, emergency response procedures, and safe driving practices for handling tankers. By following these protocols, drivers help prevent accidents, protect the environment, and ensure the safe delivery of materials.

How much do Class B Tanker Drivers get paid?

Class B Tanker Drivers typically earn between $45,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the type of cargo transported. Overtime, certifications, and driving record can also influence pay rates.

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Infographic showing various Class B Tanker Driver job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $53,791 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Thruway Maintenance Worker, Tr1, Tr2 & Tr3 - Batavia

New York State

Batavia, NY

$25.26 - $32.77/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


New York State rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 187 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 50 rated states


Job description

Duties Description Tasks include paving, patching, right-of-way maintenance, underdrain installation, shoulder and slope restoration, crack pouring, drainage structure repair, repair and erection of fences, lighting, guide rails, delineators and signs. Also building temporary structures and chutes for removal of debris, fabricating and erecting scaffolding, cribbing, staging and shoring; performing concrete and steel repairs (including removal of concrete with pneumatic tolls and sand blasting steel and concrete), painting and stream channel maintenance. Will be required to operate a variety of gasoline and diesel driven construction equipment and vehicles in the performance of bridge, highway, and facility operations, maintenance and/or construction activities, in addition to snow and ice control equipment vehicles including front-end loaders, truck with plows, spreaders, and tractors.

Minimum Qualifications Thruway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 - 36 Month Traineeship: Possession of a valid NYS Commercial Driver's License Class B Permit with tank endorsement and no air brake restriction. Thruway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 - 24 Month Traineeship: A. One year as a Thruway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1, OR, B.

Possession of a NYS Commercial Driver's License Class B with tank endorsement and no air brake restriction, AND six months of experience in operating construction equipment vehicles, AND twelve months of experience in carpentry, masonry, welding, ironwork, or other trade work related to bridge construction or repair; OR, C. A valid NYS Commercial Driver's License Class B with tank endorsement and no air brake restriction and eighteen months of experience operating construction equipment and vehicles. Thruway Maintenance Worker Trainee 3 - 12 Month Traineeship: A.

One year as a Thruway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2, OR, B. Possession of a NYS Commercial Driver's License Class B with tank endorsement and no air brake restriction, AND twelve months of experience in operating construction equipment and vehicles AND eighteen months of experience in carpentry, masonry, welding, ironwork, or other trade related to bridge construction or repair. Thruway Maintenance Worker - Journey Level A.

Satisfactory completion of a three-year Thruway Maintenance Worker Traineeship, OR, B. Possession of a NYS Commercial Driver's License Class B with tank endorsement and no air brake restriction, AND one year of experience operating construction equipment and vehicles, AND two years of experience in carpentry, masonry, ironwork, welding, or other trade work related to bridge construction or repair. Additional Comments This is a Unit 1 (Teamsters) position.

The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance. We offer FREE onsite employee parking. ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION: The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are: Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $21.89 up to Job Rate $29.40

Geographic Pay: $3.37 This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salaries for this traineeship are outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate's salary at the time of hire

$25.26 (Trainee 1) $26.87 (Trainee 2) $28.46 (Trainee 3) $30.37 (Journey Level) ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT: All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act. Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e

H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics. The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.


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