Job Description

Sapphire Gas Solutions LLC (Sapphire) is a national leader in the virtual pipeline delivery of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to pipeline operators, commercial and industrial customers, and others throughout the United States.

Sapphire is an industry leader who keeps our Core Values at the forefront of everything we do.  Sapphire is a Safety-First focused company with Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Respect integrated into everything we do.

Job purpose

 
The HAZMAT Transport Driver (Southwest Region) will be responsible for providing extensive knowledge, experience, and leadership for the safe transportation of natural gas projects. The role will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment and supporting LNG and CNG delivery as well as overall project success all while providing top level customer service and leadership in the field. This position will report directly to the Director of Transportation. Must be local to the Southwestern Region required - AZ, CO, NM, NV & UT.

Duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•    Safely operating company equipment associated with the delivering, loading, and off-loading of LNG and CNG
•    Understand applications and limitations of company equipment.
•    Participate in pre-job planning and implementation activities as required.
•    Set up and move equipment to and around project locations.
•    Able to identify potential issues with company equipment as well as able to identify other issues during pre/post trip inspections.
•    Properly report equipment defects, accident, traffic violations or damage to equipment
•    Operate mid to heavy duty vehicles alone and combined with trailers.
•    Secure cargo for transportation, using chains, binders, tarps, bungee cords, and ratchets.
•    Adequately document daily activities including hours of service, fuel tracking and all DOT regulations
•    Understand and ensure compliance with company standard operating procedures and policies.
•    Have a sound understanding of DOT regulations, internal policies, government safety and regulatory standards, and ensure these polices, and standards, are applied to daily activities and job sites.
•    Maintain a clean environment inside and outside of assigned vehicle.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

 
Qualifications

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

•    Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
•     Must be local to the Southwestern Region required - AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, TX & UT.
•    2+ years of CDL driving with HAZMAT & Tanker experience required. Familiarity with Samsara preferred.
•    Must be able to drive a manual transmission.
•     Endorsements required: HAZMAT & Tanker (from permanent home state)
•    Valid DOT & CDL license. Current DOT Medical Card.
•    All Drivers must have an acceptable motor vehicle record & provide moving violations from the past 3 years.
•    Obtain Texas Railroad Commission LNG & CNG Certification (within 45 days of start).
•    Previous employers and references will be checked and must be verifiable.
•    Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), mobile email & apps.
•    Able to respond to customers with courtesy and knowledge, in person and by telephone.
•    Apply good judgment and customer service skills and maintain a positive appearance.

 
Working conditions

Work conditions include, but are not limited to:

•    Work with routine exposure to all weather conditions
•    Work regular hours, overtime and rotating shifts
•    Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirators, safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, protective footwear, and earplugs daily
•    Able to handle emergencies, possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion
•    Able to respond to callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty
•    Able to be included in the random drug screen pool required for DOT safety-sensitive positions and other regulatory or customer requirements

 
Physical requirements

The physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

•    Having the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and crawl in a variety of terrain and conditions, sometimes for extended periods of time
•    Able to exert routine physical effort regularly
•    Able to safely use a variety of hand and/or power tools
•    Able to safely operate a motor vehicle and to enter and exit a vehicle unassisted

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