Hazmat Driver (Alva)

Position Overview: Operates trucking equipment such as flatbeds or hydrovacs; may include straight or articulated trucks.  Transports goods and materials; may be responsible for loading and unloading, tarping and ensuring cargo safety/security. This is a safety sensitive position.

Reports to: Field Supervisor

Directs Reports: None

Major duties:

• Drives DOT-regulated truck safely to and from work location
• Loads and unloads cargo or operates equipment mounted on vehicle or trailer
• Completes trip documentation including DOT driver log, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route and post-trip), maintenance reports, accident/incident reports, and work tickets
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of equipment
• May be requested to work outside of normal work schedule to meet customer needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

                  Required:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements, such as air brake, where required (or Class B where appropriate)
• Pass a Department Of Transportation (DOT) physical and maintain a current medical card
• Comply with applicable DOT  rules and regulations
• Able to pass respirator fit test
• Acceptable MVR
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as background check
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

                  Preferred:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift and position equipment weighing 50 lbs.
• Able to sit long periods while driving
• Able to stand long periods while cargo is being loaded and unloaded

Typical working conditions and hazards:

• Work is performed in all weather conditions
• Able to perform duties with protective equipment, H₂S respirator where required
• Potential hazards include working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery
• Potential exposure to loud noises, airborne toxins, solvents, flammable atmospheres and industrial chemicals

Note:

• This is a safety sensitive position.  Essential mental alertness requirements, which include the following, are required to be met as part of the essential job functions, and must be met by Basic Energy Services applicants and current employees. To be considered and eligible for hire, each and every applicant and employee must:
  1. Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
  2. Have, display & maintain the ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
  3. Not be mentally or physically impaired from any cause, that can adversely affect an employee’s ability to safely and completely perform the duties of the position
  4. Have, display & maintain the ability to work in an unfatigued state
  5. Have, display & maintain the ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
  6. Have, display & maintain the ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory
  7. Have, display & maintain the ability to concentrate
  8. Have, display & maintain the ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
  1. Have, display & maintain, demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

If any applicant and/or employee is not able to meet these requirements immediately and indefinitely, said applicant and/or employee may not be eligible for employment, re-employment, or promotional opportunities, and may be subject to termination if it is determined that said applicant or employee is determined to be impaired, by following the Company’s reasonable suspicion training, and process.

Reach your full potential.

Basic offers interesting and challenging opportunities for dynamic individuals who want to be part of the exciting oilfield services industry. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value and individual contributions of every employee.

• Highly competitive salaries
• Benefits programs
• Training
• Performance-based financial rewards

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Environment