Hot Oiler Operator I

Tex-Mex is located in Hobbs, NM and provides variety of oilfield services for the purpose of workover or completion operations. Tex-Mex offers a wide range of support services including, hot oilers, dump truck haulers, sandblast, and coating, frac tank haulers, vac truck haulers, kill trucks, and trash trailers. Tex-Mex is managed by seasoned industry veterans and services blue-chip customers in the Permian Basin and New Mexico with a substantial asset base, strong safety culture and industry-leading operating procedures. Tex-Mex has partnered with American Well Services to provide a full suite of completions and workover solutions to customers throughout the Permian Basin and New Mexico.

The Hot Oiler CDL Driver is responsible for safely driving and operating a hot oil unit equipped with a high-pressure pump and burner for heating fluids. The hot oil unit operator must complete all paperwork including vehicle inspection reports (Per DOT regulations), and Driver’s Daily Logs (Per DOT regulation) daily and must have intermediate knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier DOT regulations.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Adheres to Company policies and work requirements
  
• Driving truck with a total capacity in excess of 3 tons
  
• Operating high-pressure pump and burner for heating fluids, using controls such as levers, pedals and buttons
  
• Operating high-pressure pump to circulate hot oil or water down flowlines, tubing and casing to melt and remove paraffin build-up
  
• Operating high-pressure pump to test the integrity of tubing and casing
  
• Observing equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals to monitor job activities and conditions
  
• Connecting and disconnecting hoses and joints of pipe using hand tools
  
• Assure that trucks are maintained and in good working condition
  
• Must fill out Driver�s Vehicle Inspection Report (per DOT Regulations) daily
  
• Notify supervisor of all problems immediately and perform minor repairs as necessary
  
• An understanding of basic maintenance concepts is required to repair, maintain and adjust equipment, often using hand tools
  
• Assure that paperwork such as timesheets, tickets, and records of loads hauled/transferred are completed accurately and forwarded to supervisor daily
  
• Must complete Vehicle Inspection Report and Driver�s Daily Log each day and forward to supervisor at the end of the day (per DOT regulations)
  
• Responsible for conducting all field activities safely and accurately
  
• Responsible for operating and maintaining all company equipment and property, must be willing to work overtime
  
• Dependable attendance, no unauthorized absences
  
• Attend all required safety meetings
  
• This position requires various types and levels of job related training with compliance to Company Safe Operating Procedures and other specialized training as require
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• 1 year of experience as CDL A driver
  
• CDL A license
  
• High School diploma/GED
  
• Tanker and HazMat endorsement preferred
  
• Meet all Federal Motor Carrier D.O.T. requirements and safety qualifications
  
• Current D.O.T. medical card
  
• Must be at least 21 years of age
  
• Ability to read and interpret information such driving routes, safety rules, sales tickets, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
  
• Possess outstanding organizational and time management skills
  
• Must be able to pass D.O.T. pre-employment physical
  
• Ability to work night or weekend shifts as necessary
  
• Must be detail oriented due to the necessity of safety
  
• Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills
  
• Able to thrive in a team environment
  
• CDL certification from accredited driving school and one year of similar driving experience; experience may be substituted
  
• Experience in energy industry
  

• Health insurance
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Vision insurance
  
• 401(k)
  
• Paid time off
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Health savings account
  

Candidates will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes criminal background check, MVR history, drug and alcohol test, and a DOT physical.