About the position
Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. The position of Crude Oil Transport Driver comes with a $6,000 sign-on bonus and offers an annual wage range of $85,000 - $135,000, with higher pay in some areas. Additionally, there is a monthly performance bonus potential ranging from $1,000 to $1,667, a $2,500 referral bonus, and a $1,500 wage advance that is repaid incrementally from each paycheck.
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
- 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
- Crude oil hauling experience credited to enhanced starting pay
- CDL License with hazmat and tanker endorsements required
- Successfully pass criminal, drug, and driving record screenings, a Fit-for-Duty Screening and DOT physical
Nice-to-haves
- Crude oil hauling experience credited to enhanced starting pay
Benefits
- 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
- Night differential pay
- $1,000 per year uniform/boot allotment
- Transfer opportunities and personal growth potential
