Vacuum Truck Driver Jobs

Incumbent drives and operates tractor trailer truck or heavy duty truck or equivalent in accordance with established safety procedures and guidelines set forth by the DOT (Department of Transportation), for the safe hauling of cargo to and from specified destinations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties.
• Maintains a DOT driver log and records according to regulations and requirements.
• Drives and operates a tractor and trailer unit, or equivalent, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company guidelines/safety procedures.
• Maintains satisfactory customer service, keeping radio or telephone contact when vehicle is safely parked with supervisor or dispatcher to receive work assignments, delivery, or pickup instructions.
• Maintains tractor-trailer unit free of debris or loose items; good housekeeping.
• Documents and notifies appropriate district personnel of current or anticipated repair needs, performs minor emergency road service when needed.
• Completes required work plans, job safety analysis, observations, and attends safety meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Wears proper safety equipment on job (when applicable)
• Reports all safety issues, incidents, and concerns to management in accordance to incident reporting procedures.
• Completes work tickets to ensure conformance with instructions and orders for proper payroll and/or invoicing.
• Conducts and documents all pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tractor-trailer unit in accordance with DOT regulations and company guidelines.
• Loads and unloads fluid in accordance with company guidelines; secures load/items in or on tractor-trailer unit before driving.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet all qualifications defined in Motor Vehicle Policy
• Able to work in all types of outdoor climates and conditions.
• Hazmat endorsement may be required depending on work location.
• Valid CDL A or B drivers license depending on vehicle required to drive with required endorsements and acceptable driving record within past 3 yrs.
• Ability to interact with others in a team environment.
• Able to work at heights.
• Basic knowledge of oilfield well servicing preferred.
• One (1) year experience operating a diesel truck in a DOT regulated environment preferred.
• The following qualifications apply if operating in interstate commerce (crossing state lines) or in states that use the Federal Regulations for intrastate (within the state) operations:
• Knowledge of or experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of diesel trucks preferred.
• Ability to work variable schedules/shifts and long hours.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, read and write in English.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Must pass DOT-drug & physical as required by state and federal government.
• Must pass post-offer “Essential Job Functions Test.”
• Must pass company drug/alcohol urinalysis.

Education Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred.