Flash Oilfield Services is offering a $1250 sign-on bonus, $250 referral fee and incentive bonuses for all new Class A CDL vacuum truck drivers with at least three years vacuum truck experience hired for our Kenedy, TX location. We are a leading provider of oilfield trucking services to oil and gas exploration and production companies in the Eagle Ford shale area of South-Central Texas. Come join a great team and grow with us!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Vacuum Truck Driver drives and operates the vacuum truck picking up, hauling and unloading various oil field related fluids including fresh water, brine (salt) water, frac fluids, drilling mud and other well servicing, drilling and production fluids, from and to various sites and sources. All duties of the Vacuum Truck Driver are to be performed consistent with Company operating procedures to maximize the safety of all personnel at the work site and to efficiently perform the task.

REQUIRED JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives the vacuum truck to the Customers’ location(s) to pick up fluids used in well servicing operations in a safe and efficient manner. Pulls hose(s) from the hose tray and connects one end to the truck and puts the other end into the pit or connects to a tank to extract fluid. This position requires monitoring of the amount of fluid extracted and the amount of fluid the vacuum truck is lawfully allowed to haul, and other situations presented by the site or the Customer.


• Drive the truck to and from the loading site or Customers’ locations, disposal site(s) or back to the area location. This will require the operator to be knowledgeable of all applicable DOT rules and regulations; and all job-related Company, Customer, Local, State and Federal requirements.


• Job will require the Driver to maintain accurate field tickets based on the Company’s requirements and the work performed for the Customer(s) as well as the ability to maintain accurate driving log books as required, job safety analysis (JSA), pre-trip / post-trip inspections (DVIR’s) and maintenance files on the vehicle. This position is responsible for alerting appropriate supervision when mechanical defects are noted on the truck as well as alerting the Flash Dispatcher when work hours may exceed the DOT maximums.


• Complete accurate documents and records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, such as records of fuel purchases and mileage reports.


• Able to perform duties with protective equipment, H2S respirator where required.


• Driver must have a understanding of basic maintenance concepts as required to diagnose and perform light equipment repairs as necessary. All brake work performed on the vehicle by the Driver will require the Driver to have the proper brake certification. This position requires the use of hand tools and other equipment associated with the vehicle and trailer.


• This position requires various types and levels of job-related training with respect to the operation of the equipment, Flash operating procedures and other specialized training as required by regulatory agencies, the Customers and the Company.


• Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required.


• Performs the primary thinking called for and encompassed by the overall Job Summary definition.


• Adheres to Company policies and work requirements.


• Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary to cover a 24 hour, 7 days a week business operation in order to meet Customer needs.


• Maintains excellent Customer service skills with Customers and Field Office Personnel.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Must pass the Company’s pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as background check. Acceptable criminal history.


• Must have a valid CDL Class A drivers license with the proper endorsements (Tanker endorsement required; Hazmat endorsement preferred) required for the type vehicle operated, issued by state of residence.


• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating a diesel truck in a DOT-regulated environment.


• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience operating a vacuum truck in an oilfield environment. Must have basic knowledge of the oilfield and related equipment associated with the trucking of oilfield fluids.


• Must be at least 23 years of age.


• Motor vehicle record qualifies individual to be an approved company driver. No more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years.


• Pass a DOT physical and possess and maintain a current Medical Examiners Certification.


• Ability to read, write and speak English to the extent that they are able to understand verbal and written instructions as well as give verbal and written instructions in English; and the ability to use simple mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication) to make job related calculations.


• Heavy Work- Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.


• This position requires standing, walking, and sitting while working either indoors or outdoors.


• While performing the job, will be required to lift/carry, pull/push, reach, squat, kneel, and or climb ladders or stairs.


• Working conditions for this position may involve exposure to varying environmental conditions. This may include chemicals, gases, cold/heat, noise, dampness, dust, fumes, radiation and heights. Exposure to the above conditions should be handled as prescribed in the Company’s Accident Prevention Handbook and/or the Company’s Standard Operating Procedures.


• Have the ability to fluently read, write, and speak in English.


• Ability to read and interpret information such as driving routes, safety rules, field tickets, operating instructions and procedure manuals.


• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.


• Must have the applicable knowledge of DOT Rules and Regulations as required for the position.


• Ability to work variable schedules/shifts and long hours in all types of weather conditions.


• Follow driving directions and efficiently drive to oilfield leases and well locations.


• Report all medications that may affect the operation of the commercial motor vehicle and/or equipment to Flash Supervisor by authority of (FMCSA) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.