CNG Transport Driver

Pico Propane and Fuels; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

AD&D and life insurance

Paid time off with rollover hours

Referral bonus programs

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Meritum Energy in Odessa, TX is seeking a local CNG Transport Driver to load, transport, and deliver CNG to residential and commercial customers using a tractor and tanker trailer. A Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements is required, with a strong emphasis on safety and service.

Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, logging, record keeping, and maintaining vehicle reliability. Shift may be day or night on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements required
• Must meet all DOT requirements
• Ability to obtain TWIC
• No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 2 years
• 3+ years tractor and trailer experience in propane and/or fuel distribution
• 1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years

Responsibilities

• Comply with all city, state, and federal regulations
• Loads, secures, transports, delivers and unloads product
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials
• Applies understanding of industry standards and government regulations related to testing and transporting bulk petroleum products
• Plans and accomplishes operational assignments that are varied and moderately complex to complex
• Gauges tank volumes and tests product quality while transporting to pipeline injection points
• Maintains operational efficiency of vehicles through maintenance checks and minor repairs
• Maintains and completes accurate records documenting inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven
• Ensures delivery vehicle receives service per maintenance schedule; reports larger issues
• Assists with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements

Must meet all DOT requirements

Ability to obtain TWIC

No more than 1 moving violation in 2 years

3+ years tractor and trailer experience in propane and/or fuel distribution

1+ years tanker experience within last 5 years

Job description

Who We Are

Meritum Energy is a leading provider of propane, natural gas, diesel, and other mobile energy solutions throughout Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and North Carolina. Known for our unwavering commitment to safety, service excellence, and community partnership, we proudly stand by our company motto: We Sell Service.

Why Join Us

We're committed to supporting our team members with benefits that match our values of safety, service and stability. Here's what you can expect:

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Health and vision insurance
• Company paid dental insurance
• Company paid AD&D and life insurance
• Paid time off with rollover hours
• Referral bonus programs

Job Summary

Our CNG Department in Odessa, Tx is looking for a local CNG Transport Driver to join our team! This driver is responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering CNG to our residential and commercial customers using the applicable tractor and trailer. Our CNG Transport Drivers are committed to Service, Efficiency and Safety. This position requires a Class A CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements.

Schedule

This role follows a 5/2/5/3 rotating schedule (5 days on, 2 days off, 5 days on, 3 days off). Shift assignment - day or night - will be based on operational needs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Comply with all city, state, and federal regulations
• Loads, secures, transports, delivers and unloads product
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials
• Applies a thorough understanding of the technical concepts, practices and procedures of industry standards and government regulations related to testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points
• Plans and accomplishes operational assignments that are varied and moderately complex to complex
• Gauges tank volumes and tests product quality and specifications of bulk petroleum products while transporting from remote locations to pipeline injection points using a class eight tractor and a tanker trailer
• Maintains the operational efficiency of vehicles by monitoring truck maintenance needs, conducting minor repairs and conducting daily DOT truck inspections to ensure maximum vehicle safety
• Maintains and completes accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven
• Ensures that delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor
• Assists with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is expected to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Also, whether particular duties or demands listed above or elsewhere are “essential” is a case-by-case determination, depending on the operational realities and staffing at the individual location. For questions about whether a particular function is essential in your particular role, please contact HR at [phone].

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to effectively and efficiently use navigation tools such as GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and records
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Class A CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements required
• Must meet all DOT requirements
• Ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
• No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 2 years
• 3+ years tractor and trailer experience in propane and/or fuel distribution business
• 1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years

Physical, Mental, And Behavioral Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of 10 to 80 lbs. for approximately 90% of the work shift.
• Ability to regularly climb in and out of a commercial motor vehicle, multiple times per work shift
• Good hand eye coordination, arm hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to operate equipment is required, including at night.
• Frequent sitting, reaching with hands and arms
• Must be able to speak and hear
• Position is subject to pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and drug and/or alcohol testing, as well as a physical abilities test performed by a company provider
• Must pass pre-employment screening and background check
• Position may require working evening hours and weekends as needed
• Work is normally performed outside where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, fumes, airborne particles and gases is common

Meritum Energy is an equal opportunity employer to all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental ability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam War Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.