Driver

Job Title: CDL Driver

Location: Horseheads NY 14845

Duration: 06+ Months

Summary:

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

Budget and Compensation

Bonuses:

ir slide runs

Silo moves (up to 2-3 bonuses/day)

Hotshot deliveries

Reimbursable Expenses:

Coverall laundry ($20/rotation)

Checked baggage and airport parking

Hazmat fingerprinting

Business-related vehicle expenses (e.g., oil)

Key Responsibilities

Operate various vehicles including:

Tractor trailer units

Body load units

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:

Willingness to learn

daptability to changing schedules and tasks

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

ir brakes endorsement

Tanker endorsement

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 Client will assign worker with light vehicle to drive from hotel to work, car pooling, or a Client driver will mover worker around.

Work Environment

Based in Horseheads, NY

Field/onshore, heavy industrial environment

Hands-on, physically active role

Training

Conducted in Kellyville:

NEST

HVT

QUEST certifications

dditional 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:

Strap loads

Hook up hoses

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