Nitrogen Operator Level 1

JP Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Extensive on-the-job training

Job summary

A regional transportation firm is seeking a Nitrogen Operator in Houston, Texas. The role requires transporting liquid nitrogen and pumping equipment to customer sites while ensuring compliance with safety and DOT regulations. Applicants must have a valid Class A CDL and Hazmat endorsement, along with a TWIC card. This full-time position involves extensive on-the-job training and may require extended hours, including overnight stays and various shifts. Competitive benefits and a commitment to workforce investment are offered.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Transport liquid nitrogen and equipment to customer sites.
• Perform pre and post trip inspections on trucks.
• Comply with safety policies and DOT and OSHA requirements.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal directions; communicate progress to supervisor.
• Maintain logs, hours, maintenance reports and shipping manifests as required.
• Support project scopes and assist in all facets of execution as directed.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Mathematical skills

Reading maps

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

TWIC card

Job description

Applicant MUST live in the Houston area and have a valid CDL and Hazmat Endorsement or their application will not be considered. Applicant must also have a valid TWIC card or be able to obtain a TWIC card.

Our crews work primarily in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, but will occasionally travel out to greater distances to cover our customer’s projects.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on‑the‑job training for all eligible employees. As a highly successful company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

As a Nitrogen Operator – Level 1, you will transport liquid nitrogen and nitrogen pumping equipment to and from our customer’s worksites in a vehicle that has a gross weight of more than 26,001 pounds. Drivers must be responsible for their vehicles and loads they transport. You will assist with the rig‑up and execution of projects and be required to assist in all facets of project scopes.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs pre and post trip inspections on trucks and pumping equipment in accordance with DOT and company maintenance checklists.
• Complies with all company policies, safety policies and procedures, and DOT and OSHA requirements.
• Maintains truck cleanliness and performs general maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Will drive company vehicles to field locations, which may include operating on off‑road conditions such as wet or muddy lease roads.
• Operates equipment in all types of weather conditions and adheres to schedules determined by client demand.
• Reads maps and follows written and verbal geographic directions.
• Maintains required DOT, Federal, State and company records including digital logs, handwritten logs, payroll hours, vehicle inspections, job and maintenance reports, daily customer service tickets and shipping manifests per state and federal DOT regulations.
• Communicates with manager and superintendent regarding progress, obstacles, issues and process improvement suggestions.
• Other functions as directed by supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be available to work in the field on varying shifts.
• Must be able to safely transport hazardous cargo with a possible schedule of 10‑14 hours per day.
• Able to talk, hear, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.
• Ability to routinely lift, carry, push and pull 10‑55 lbs and occasionally push and pull 56‑100 lbs.
• Must be able to work extended hours/weekends and overnight stays when necessary.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.
• May be exposed to outside weather conditions and moving mechanical parts.
• Drug‑free, tobacco‑free workplace.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, fellow employees and supervisors.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning ability: define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid TWIC card.

Seniority Level

Experienced

Employment Type / Non‑Exempt

Full‑time (7) 14‑hour days

Job Pay

Based on experience and references.

Job Type: Full‑time