CDL Driver/Technician

CDL Driver/Technician

Fairmont, WV

$29/hour + OT

Our Fairmont, WV client is looking to hire a CDL Driver/Technician. The CDL Driver/Technician works out of the Fairmont, WV location and remotely throughout the USA traveling 100% of the time on a variety of natural gas related projects such as: installation and/or removal of odorant tanks, supply lines, and odorizers; completing preventative maintenance of odorization equipment; pipeline pickling, odorant spill remediation, odorant delivery and transfer, and temporary odorization, while following all applicable regulations (DOT, OSHA, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Service natural gas and propane industry in the field of odorization
• Assist in the decommissioning of aged odorant equipment and prepare for shipment.
• Assist in the installation of new odorant equipment, small diameter pipe, and tubing (involves pipefitting, installation of Swagelok compression fittings...)
• Troubleshoot and complete preventative maintenance of natural gas odorizers.
• Assist in the set up and monitor equipment for natural gas pipeline pickling.
• Perform safe and odor-free transfer of odorants between tanks.
• Remediate odorant spills.
• Travel (drive / fly) to client locations throughout the USA to complete assignments.
• Drive box trucks, pickup trucks w/ trailers and flatbed / stake bed truck
• Always comply with State/Federal Regulations and Safety Standards while performing duties

• Complete timely and accurate documentation: work orders, mileage reports, DOT logs, expense reports, etc.
• Understand and comply with all DOT regulations

• Exercise sound judgment in proper resolution of a problem and seek direction from team and/or supervisor when necessary
• Know and adhere to standards of quality and customer service
• Handle flammable liquids and gases

• Fill out non-conformance, near-miss and accident reports
• Perform, complete, and understand job hazard analysis and company work orders.
• Clean truck and equipment and replenish inventory upon project completion to make ready for next project.
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Qualifications:

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive rental vehicles
• Clean driving record
• Comply with random drug/alcohol screening.
• Must be 23 years of age (insurance requirement)
• CDL – Class A or B with Manual Transmission with minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement is a plus
• Must be able to acquire Hazmat and tanker endorsement within first 6 months.
• Proficient in DOT driver/driving regulations.
• E-log software experience.
• Strong mechanical skills
• Experience with truck repair, predictive, and preventative maintenance.
• Capable of learning how to interpret diagrams and schematics involving tanks, lines, pumps, valves
• Basic understanding of pumping principles is a plus.
• Basic understanding of fluid pressure and flow is a plus.
• Expert use of hand tools
• Basic electrical (AC/DC) knowledge is a plus.
• Flexible for travel throughout the USA – Travel up to 100% and sometimes with short notice
• Physically fit (physical work, outdoor work, long days, lifting)
• Ability to quickly assess problems and process workable solutions
• Ability to follow complex written procedures involving valves, pumps, actuators, sensors, measurements with minimal direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively within a diverse group (collaboration, initiative, respect, articulate expression, proactive communication)
• Resourceful and motivated self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with coworkers and clients
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate documentation
• Effective dealing with scheduling problems and/or changes
• Strong Work ethic
• Computer, tablet, and smart phone literate

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