Driver

AmSpec Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AmSpec Group is seeking a Transport/Surveyor role in the Houston area. The position involves undertaking driving assignments for operations and lab departments, delivering or collecting samples and materials, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.

You will maintain communications with office staff and keep plans updated, while keeping your vehicle in safe, roadworthy condition. The role requires reading, writing and communicating in English, a valid driving license, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must respond to communications from the office and be available at all times.
• Must be ready to accept job assignments at any time, 24 x 7, including scheduled days off.

Responsibilities

• Undertake driving assignments as required by operations and/or lab departments.
• Deliver or collect samples, inspection supplies, equipment, personnel or any other materials as directed by supervisor
• Carry out all assigned tasks in accordance with all federal, state, local and customer regulations and requirements and in accordance with the instructions provided by supervisor.
• Maintain required communications with office staff and keep them fully updated of any changes to the initial plan.
• Responsible for maintaining personal vehicle in roadworthy and legal condition or advising supervisor of any defects or concerns with company provided vehicle.
• Responsible for the operating vehicle safely at all times and immediately advising supervisor of any accidents
• Other similar tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Undertake driving assignments as required by operations and/or lab departments
• Deliver or collect samples, inspection supplies, equipment, personnel or any other materials as directed by supervisor
• Carry out all assigned tasks in accordance with all federal, state, local and customer regulations and requirements and in accordance with the instructions provided by supervisor. Maintain required communications with office staff and keep them fully updated of any changes to the initial plan.
• Responsible for maintaining personal vehicle in roadworthy and legal condition or advising supervisor of any defects or concerns with company provided vehicle.
• Responsible for the operating vehicle safely at all times and immediately advising supervisor of any accidents
• Other similar tasks as assigned by supervisor

Required Skills

• High school diploma, related experience in the industry is a plus.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have unrestricted use of a licensed and insured vehicle in good, safe operating condition that can be used on the job for both personal and sample transportation in all ambient weather conditions. Must possess a valid current driving license and meet the requirements of AmSpec Safe Driving Policy.
• Must be ready to accept job assignments at any time, 24 x 7, including scheduled days off. Overtime must be worked as required to meet the needs of the branch office. Must be willing to work shifts if required by location.
• Must be able to work in refineries, terminals, and on-board marine vessels as necessary.
• Must respond to communications from the office and be available at all times.
• Attendance at monthly safety meetings is required.

Working Conditions

The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful levels of those materials. The employee will be required to work outdoors in all levels of adverse weather conditions. Work may be required to be performed in refineries, tank farms, terminals and on board barges, ships, railcars and tank trucks. The noise level in the work environment may be high at times. Local and on occasion long distance travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

Comply with the requirements of AmSpec D&A Policy Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness Test. Pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec, both before employment and at any time during employment upon request of AmSpec Services to confirm the Surveyor’s ability to perform the essential job functions of the position. Qualify annually for a Respirator Fit Test. Qualify annually, based on the results of an OSHA- designated blood test, for work in areas containing certain levels Hydrocarbon Vapors. Be able to safely perform inspection work while wearing required safety equipment, regardless of ambient weather conditions.