Crude Oil Transport Driver
About the Role
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.
We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. Drivers perform basic driving functions to operate crude oil/product tanker truck, including crude oil testing, loading and unloading.
Pay
- Annual Wage Range: $85,000 - $135,000, higher in some areas (varies by location)
- $1,000 - $1,667 Monthly Performance Bonus Potential
- $1,500 Wage Advance (repaid incrementally from each paycheck)
- Crude oil hauling experience credited to enhanced starting pay
- Night differential pay
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
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2 years truck driving experience is required
- 2 years tanker transport experience preferred
- CDL License with hazmat and tanker endorsements required
- Successfully pass criminal, drug, and driving record screenings, a Fit-for-Duty Screening and DOT physical
Benefits
- FMCSA top rated fleet maintenance program
- 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
- $1,000 per year uniform/boot allotment
- Transfer opportunities and personal growth potential
- Local Hauls - Home Daily