Crude Oil Transport Driver - Sour Lake

Energy Transfer; Sour Lake (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Disability plans

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

Energy Transfer is seeking a Crude Oil Transport Driver for Sour Lake, TX. The role involves safely moving crude oil from lease locations to pipeline injection points, testing quantity and quality, and adhering to DOT regulations.

The position offers 12-hour shifts, full-time work, and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement. 25% travel is anticipated.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Class A CDL with tanker and Hazmat Endorsement (X) with no restrictions.
• Minimum of one-year verifiable truck driving oil field experience.
• Two years over the road driving experience.
• Graduate of an accredited truck driving school.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport crude oil from lease locations to pipeline injection points.
• Accurately test crude oil quantity and quality.
• Maintain tractor/trailer in accordance with all D.O.T. Regulations.
• Represent Energy Transfer with professionalism.
• Provide high level of service to customers.
• Adhere to all company safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Skills

CDL A

Hazmat Endorsement (X)

Oil field experience

Over the road experience

Truck driving school graduate

Job description

Job Description - Crude Oil Transport Driver - Sour Lake (2610003736)

Job Description

Crude Oil Transport Driver - Sour Lake - ( 2610003736 )

Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

The Energy Transfer Crude Trucking organization currently hauls crude oil in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana to truck stations throughout these regions. Our Drivers help to aggregate the crude oil purchased from individual leases and then haul back to our pipeline injection points.

Our drivers typically work a rotational schedule, up to 12-hour shifts with various day and night start times depending on location.

Compensation Rates

• $24.50 per hour for other work-related activities (New Employee Orientation, mechanical breakdowns, etc.
• $2,000 Tuition Reimbursement (driving school graduates)
• $800 Quarterly Safety Bonus (with additional $800 at the end of the year)
• Annual Performance bonus

*Must meet eligibility requirements for all bonuses

• Medical and Dental Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Disability plans
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement (subject to approval)
• Paid Vacations and Holidays

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely transport crude oil from lease locations to pipeline injection points
• Accurately test crude oil quantity and quality
• Maintain tractor/trailer in accordance with all D.O.T. Regulations
• Represent Energy Transfer with professionalism
• Provide high level of service to customers
• Adhere to all company safety rules, policies, and procedures

Required Skills

• 21 years of age or older
• Class A CDL with tanker and Hazmat Endorsement (X) with no restrictions
• Minimum of one-year verifiable truck driving oil field experience

OR

• Two years over the road driving experience

OR

• Graduate of an accredited truck driving school

Other Minimum Requirements

• Able to pass background check pursuant to local, state, and federal rules regarding transportation of hazardous materials
• Pass Energy Transfer’s D.O.T. physical, drug screen, and obtain a D.O.T. medical card

Preferred Experience

• Previous crude oil or other bulk hazardous transport and gauging experience

Primary Location

United States-TX-SOUR LAKE

Work Locations

Sour Lake TX (100000453) 190 N Cannon St Sour Lake 77659

Job

Drivers - Crude Trucking

Schedule

Regular

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting

Sep 29, 2026, 10:07:30 PM

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