Job Description

$19-$21/HR based on experience

The Driver is responsible for driving a vehicle. Adhere to all driving related safety procedures.

Budget and Compensation
• Hourly Pay: $18.00 – $21.00
• Bonuses:
o Air slide runs
o Silo moves (up to 2–3 bonuses/day)
o Hotshot deliveries
• Per Diem: $15/day
• Reimbursable Expenses:
o Coverall laundry ($20/rotation)
o Checked baggage and airport parking
o Hazmat fingerprinting
o Business-related vehicle expenses (e.g., oil)

Key Responsibilities
• Operate various vehicles including:
o Tractor trailer units
o Body load units
o 550s with gooseneck trailers
• Hook up hoses, run air slide controls, strap loads
• Hotshot pallets of chemicals between districts
• May assist equipment operators when needed
• Not a “no-touch” driving role — physical involvement is required

Experience and Skills
• Must be able to drive manual transmission vehicles
(Automatic transmission restrictions disqualify candidates due to limited availability of automatic trucks)
• Top 3 skills:
o Willingness to learn
o Adaptability to changing schedules and tasks
o Time management and self-regulation
• No minimum years of experience required but prefer oil & gas/driver experience

License and Certification Requirements
• Valid Class A CDL with no restrictions
o Air brakes endorsement
o Tanker endorsement
o Manual transmission capability required
• Hazmat endorsement is a plus but not required
• Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent

Travel Requirements
• Travel required; housing and flights provided
• Local candidates preferred
• For rotator drivers- When possible the company will assign worker with light vehicle to drive from hotel to work, car pooling, or a company driver will move worker around.

Work Environment
• Based in Horseheads, NY
• Field/onshore, heavy industrial environment
• Hands-on, physically active role

Training
• Conducted in Kellyville:
o NEST
o HVT
o QUEST certifications
• Additional in-house and site-specific safety training
• Shadowing with experienced drivers before solo assignments

Shift/Hours
• Rotation: 15 days on / 6 days off
• Hours: Up to 14 hours/day, occasionally 16 hours/day
• Typically work up to 70 hours/week, followed by a DOT reset
• Weekly Average: 70–80 hours/week

Physical Demands
• Must be able to:
o Strap loads
o Hook up hoses
o Operate trailer and body load units
• Not a sedentary or “drive-only” role

Safety
• DOT reset compliance required
• Emergency evacuation and site-specific safety training included

Interview Process
• One round, typically phone interview
• In-person possible for local candidates
• No formal driving test

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Temporary work, 16 hours, Local area, Shift work,

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