Transport Driver

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Karnes City (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Night differential

Job summary

Plains All American in Texas is seeking an experienced Crude Oil Transport Driver to operate our tanker trucks, ensuring safe and compliant deliveries.

You will join a team supported by a strong benefits package, a 401k plan, day-one medical coverage, and opportunities for growth, with home daily assignments and shift flexibility. This role requires a CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements and a commitment to FMCSA regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDL License with hazmat and tanker endorsements required.
• 2 years truck driving experience is required.
• 2 years tanker transport experience preferred.
• Crude oil hauling experience credited to enhanced starting pay.
• Successfully pass criminal, drug, and driving record screenings, a Fit-for-Duty Screening and DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively performs basic driving functions to operate crude oil/product transport trucks.
• Connect hoses between trailer and unloading/loading facility and monitor unloading/loading process.
• Inspect trucks and trailers per DOT requirements (brakes, engine oil, water levels, lights, loading hoses, etc.).
• Mask‑up and wear fresh air breathing equipment or self‑contained breathing apparatus when necessary.
• Climb storage tank stairs (may be 32’ in height) while carrying gauging tray with gauging equipment.
• Gauge tanks and test crude oil.
• Operate on-board computer equipment to record data.
• Might share truck with another driver on alternate shift. Day and night shifts available in some areas.
• Observe and comply with FMCSA regulations, federal, state, and local regulations, and any other applicable regulation, policy or law, at all times.
• Demonstrate a positive impact by promoting safety in decisions and actions.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Tanker transport experience

Crude oil hauling experience

FMCSA compliance awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements

Job description

Job Type

Regular

About Plains

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Position

Crude Oil Transport Driver (Plains All American)

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Wage Range: $85,000 - $135,000, higher in some areas (varies by location)

Monthly Performance Bonus Potential: $1,000 - $1,667

$1,500 Wage Advance (repaid incrementally from each paycheck)

• Company matched 401k
• Eligible for family medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits and more on day one
• Starting at 100 hours and can earn up to 250 hours paid vacation along with 9 paid holidays a year
• Night differential pay $1,000 per year uniform/boot allotment
• Transfer opportunities and personal growth potential
• Local Hauls - Home Daily, Great Benefits!

Job Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively performs basic driving functions to operate crude oil/product transport trucks
• Connect hoses between trailer and unloading/loading facility and monitor unloading/loading process
• Inspect trucks and trailers per DOT requirements (brakes, engine oil, water levels, lights, loading hoses, etc.)
• Mask‑up and wear fresh air breathing equipment or self‑contained breathing apparatus when necessary
• Climb storage tank stairs (may be 32’ in height) while carrying gauging tray with gauging equipment
• Gauge tanks and test crude oil
• Operate on-board computer equipment to record data
• Might share truck with another driver on alternate shift. Day and night shifts available in some areas
• Observe and comply with FMCSA regulations, federal, state, and local regulations, and any other applicable regulation, policy or law, at all times
• Demonstrate a positive impact by promoting safety in decisions and actions

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years truck driving experience is required
• 2 years tanker transport experience preferred
• Crude oil hauling experience credited to enhanced starting pay
• CDL License with hazmat and tanker endorsements required
• Successfully pass criminal, drug, and driving record screenings, a Fit‑for‑Duty Screening and DOT physical FMCSA top rated fleet maintenance program

Company Culture & Values

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top‑tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Core Values

Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our business in a manner that is safe for our employees, business partners, communities and the environment.

Ownership and Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are accountable to each other and our stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work.

Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion: We treat each other with respect and fairness, and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Ethics and Integrity: We do the right thing, obey the law and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics and integrity.

Teamwork: We foster a collaborative environment and work together to achieve our goals.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation: We are a nimble team that develops and implements creative solutions that deliver value for our stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Vision Statement

At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value-added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders. Our people are analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial and passionate about everything they do. We rely on our Core Values and beliefs to inspire and guide our team. These values include: Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our business in a manner that is safe for our employees, business partners, communities and the environment. Ownership and Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are accountable to each other and our stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work. Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion: We treat each other with respect and fairness, and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Ethics and Integrity: We do the right thing, obey the law and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics and integrity. Teamwork: We foster a collaborative environment and work together to achieve our goals. Entrepreneurship and Innovation: We are a nimble team that develops and implements creative solutions that deliver value for our stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.