What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOT Driver position at TETRA Technologies Rebranding?
Summary:
TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. Our culture is that of inclusion and an unwavering belief that both our past and future success are due to the diversity of our employees and their competitive spirit.
Founded in 1981, TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TTI) is a geographically diversified industrial and oil and gas products and services company, focused on completion fluids, calcium chloride, water management solutions, frac flowback and production well testing services.
TETRA is evolving its business model by expanding into the low carbon energy markets with its chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure. Low carbon energy initiatives include commercialization of TETRA PureFlow®, an ultra-pure zinc bromide clear brine fluid for stationary batteries and energy storage; advancing an innovative carbon capture utilization and storage technology with CarbonFree to capture CO2 and mineralize emissions to make commercial, carbon-negative chemicals; and development of TETRA’s lithium and bromine mineral acreage to meet the growing demand for oil and gas products and energy storage.
Essential Duties:
- Able to operate tanker truck safely through various types of terrain
- Function "on-call" in order to respond to emergency call-outs
- Willingness to work day shift or night shift as needed
- Maintain accurate work tickets based on the TETRA’s requirements
- An understanding of basic maintenance concepts is required
- This position requires various types and levels of job related training with respect to the operation of the equipment, TETRA’s Procedures and other specialized training as required by regulatory agencies and TETRA
- Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required by immediate supervisor
- Adheres to TETRA’s policies and work requirements
Requirements:
- EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years’ experience, 2 Years of Verifiable Commercial Driving Experience, 2 Years Verifiable Hazmat Experience, 2 Years driving in an oilfield environment
- LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Class A CDL Driver’s License, Valid DOT Medical Card, Hazmat endorsement required on license, Tanker endorsement indicated on license
- TRAVEL: 20% depending on job site
- OTHER: Willing to work up to 70 hours per week, Knowledge of placarding trailers and/or trucks, Knowledge of Hazardous materials rules on labeling, transporting, and loading, etc.
Physical Duties:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.
Work Environment:
The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.
A driver spends up to 11 hours each day sitting behind a steering wheel. Drivers spend long periods of time away from their homes and families. They are required to work at night, on the weekends and on holidays at times.
May involve exposure to varying environmental conditions. This may include chemicals, gases, cold/heat, noise, dampness, dust, fumes, radiation and heights.
