HAZMAT Transport Driver (US)

Sapphire Gas Solutions; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Gas Solutions LLC (Sapphire) is a national leader in virtual pipeline delivery of RNG, LNG, and CNG to customers across the United States. The HAZMAT Transport Driver provides leadership and expert knowledge for safe transport and on-site project support, reporting to the Director of Transportation.

Responsibilities include operating LNG/CNG equipment, delivering to client sites, and ensuring DOT compliance while providing top-level customer service.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of CDL driving with HAZMAT & Tanker experience.
• Endorsements required: HAZMAT & Tanker from home state.
• Valid DOT & CDL license with DOT Medical Card.
• Clean driving record with moving violations disclosed from last 3 years.
• Texas LNG/CNG certification to be obtained within 45 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment delivering, loading, and off-loading LNG and CNG.
• Deliver loads to various customer sites with a focus on safety.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company SOPs.
• Document hours of service, fuel tracking, and related logs.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform routine pre/post inspections.

Skills

CDL driving

HAZMAT experience

Tanker endorsements

DOT regulations knowledge

Samsara familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Samsara

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sapphire Gas Solutions LLC (Sapphire) is a national leader in the virtual pipeline delivery of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to pipeline operators, commercial and industrial customers, and others throughout the United States.

Sapphire is an industry leader who keeps our Core Values at the forefront of everything we do. Sapphire is a Safety-First focused company with Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Respect integrated into everything we do.

Job Purpose

The HAZMAT Transport Driver will provide extensive knowledge, experience, and leadership for the safe transportation of all natural gas products & projects. This position will report directly to the Director of Transportation. The role will be to operate and maintain equipment, support LNG and CNG delivery, and ensure overall project success while providing top-level customer service and leadership in the field.

Duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Safely operate company equipment associated with delivering, loading, and off-loading LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas).
• Safely deliver a load of natural gas to various customer site locations.
• Understand applications and limitations of company equipment
• Participate in pre-job planning and implementation activities as required
• Set up and move equipment to and around project locations
• Able to identify potential issues with company equipment and identify other issues during pre/post-trip inspections
• Properly report equipment defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to equipment
• Operate mid-to-heavy duty vehicles alone combined with trailers
• Secure cargo for transportation using chains, binders, tarps, bungee cords, and ratchets
• Adequately document daily activities, including hours of service, fuel tracking, and all DOT regulations
• Understand and comply with company standard operating procedures and policies
• Have a sound understanding of DOT regulations, internal policies, government safety, and regulatory standards, and ensure these policies and standards are applied to daily activities and job sites
• Maintain a clean environment inside and outside of the assigned vehicle
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of CDL driving with HAZMAT & Tanker experience required.
• Endorsements required: HAZMAT & Tanker (from permanent home state)
• Familiarity with Samsara preferred.
• Valid DOT & CDL license. Current DOT Medical Card.
• All Drivers must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Must provide moving violations from the past 3 years.
• Obtain Texas Railroad Commission LNG & CNG Certification (within 45 days of start).
• Previous employers and references will be checked and must be verifiable.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with strong leadership qualities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), mobile email & apps.
• Able to respond to customers with courtesy and knowledge, in person and by telephone.
• Apply good judgment and customer service skills and maintain a positive appearance.

Working conditions

Work Conditions Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Work with routine exposure to all weather conditions
• Work regular hours, overtime and rotating shifts
• Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirators, safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, protective footwear, and earplugs daily
• Able to handle emergencies, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion
• Able to respond to callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty
• Able to be included in the random drug screen pool required for DOT safety-sensitive positions and other regulatory or customer requirements

Physical requirements

The Physical Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Having the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and crawl in a variety of terrain and conditions, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Able to exert routine physical effort regularly
• Able to safely use a variety of hand and/or power tools
• Able to safely operate a motor vehicle and to enter and exit a vehicle unassisted