Transport Specialist

Career Area:

Operations

Job Overview:

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About SPM Oil & Gas

As a subsidiary of Caterpillar, SPM Oil & Gas delivers exceptional products and service solutions designed to enhance our clients' efficiency and minimize overall ownership costs. We provide a comprehensive range of services, including engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair, mechanical and rotating equipment upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare components, robust asset management, and field engineering services. We offer diverse career paths across various technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team to help develop engineering solutions that transform the industry.

Position Summary:

The Transport Specialist is tasked with operating company-owned truck-trailer combinations. This role requires a thorough understanding of commercial driving regulations to ensure the safe and timely transportation and delivery of oilfield equipment.

Compensation: Starting pay is $22.30 per hour, subject to adjustment based on experience.

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential overtime as business needs arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Hours-of-Service Regulations and comply with state, local, and federal guidelines.
• Utilize Electronic Logging Devices as required.
• Conduct inspections of truck and trailer combinations before and after trips, submitting reports on their condition.
• Secure loads on trailers to guarantee safe transport.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance on the truck, including oil, fuel, and radiator fluid checks.
• Complete Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Point of Work Risk Assessments (POWRAs).
• Ensure compliance with Journey Management protocols, tracking driving hours through a third-party service.
• Maintain organized and legible documentation for all associated paperwork.
• Possess knowledge of SPM Oil and Gas products and customer requirements.
• Care for and maintain all tools, trucks, and trailers appropriately.
• Be willing to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Drive company vehicles as necessary to fulfill job duties.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid and current Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Maintain a clean driving record, generally defined as:
  • No more than two moving violations within the last 12 months.
  • No more than three moving violations in the past three years.
• Exhibit consistency, accountability, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

Benefits:

• Standard 40-hour work week.
• 80 hours of vacation plus additional paid time off.
• Paid time off for most national holidays.
• 401K plan with 100% match up to 6%.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Local and national discounts.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands for handling, reach with arms, and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, and perform actions such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to wear protective footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places and vibrations.
• Moderate noise level.

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This employer does not currently hire foreign national applicants requiring sponsorship tied to a specific employer. Caterpillar offers numerous job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be explored through our employment website.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly a century, we have been assisting customers in building a better, more sustainable world while contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, supported by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.