DOT Truck Driver - Conroe, TX

Detailed Description:

• Comply with all Company and customer Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) policies, rules, practices and guidelines
• Ensure equipment is maintained at a high level of efficiency and readiness
• Perform pre-trip inspections and post-trip inspections, such as: proper fluid level checks and service as needed; proper brake inspections and slack adjustments as needed; proper tire inspections; proper working condition of lights; complete documentation and reporting of any defective equipment; inspecting, reporting and maintaining proper documentation of equipment; daily signing off on post trip report, etc.
• Maintain proper DOT logging in Keep Trucking, to include: accurate and current driver’s log reporting; driver’s logs turned in daily; accurate mileage and fuel reporting; and complying with all hours of service regulations
• Measure height and width of load on trailer to ensure safe transport
• Help forklift drivers safely load and unload truck and to secure loads on trailer using cables, straps, ropes, pins, and wires
• Maximize load capacity on trailer without sacrificing safety
• Communicate with manager and others (such as shipping and receiving team members, other drivers, etc.) regarding sequencing of tasks and other instructions
• Use a variety of hand tools (e.g. hammer, mini-sledge, wrenches) to perform a range of mechanically oriented functions related to the maintenance of the truck and/or lifting of equipment
• Communicate with Shop, and Office personnel for proper delivery and pickup of equipment
• Ensure equipment is properly secured when hauling
• Pick up and deliver equipment from Conroe to Midland (Dedicated Lane)
• Clean and maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Maintain orderly and accurate DOT electronic logs and comply with all DOT requirements for license and medical cards
• Accurately complete all transportation documents for shop to shop transport

Job Requirements:

• Ability to effectively and professionally present information in one-on-one and small group situations to vendors and employees of the organization
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Demonstrate the ability to work well with others, and work independently when required
• Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English, and to promptly follow verbal and written directions in English along with the ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with all employees at different levels both in the office and in the field
• Perform simple mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, to make job related calculations; basic computer skills are necessary
• Willing and able to operate and maintain assigned equipment in a safe manner while working in all weather conditions during a possible 12+ hour work shift that can include days or nights, as well as weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift and move items weighing 50 pounds or less
• Ability to travel as needed to other offices and drilling rig/field work sites, occasionally requiring extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area    
• Self-starter and team player able to work in the multidiscipline team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have and maintain a valid Class A CDL license, be eligible to drive a Company vehicle and meet the requirements of the Company’s vehicle program, policy and/or guidelines
• 3 years’ of CDL driving experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of air brakes
• One (1) year Hot Shot or related experience
• Experience in the oil and gas industry delivering equipment and tools to rig/field locations.

Working Conditions:

This position requires the employee to work outdoors for long periods of time in all types of weather conditions typical of the area where the job is located, including dust, humidity, sleet, snow, rain, mud, cold, heat, wind, and other inclement weather. Working conditions for this position may involve exposure to varying outdoor conditions, including environmental chemicals, gases, noise, dampness, fumes, radiation and heights. Employee must be able to work closely with others in the confined area of the job, in a fast-paced team environment.