Driver

Key Responsibilities Operate various vehicles including: Tractor trailer units. Hook up hoses, run air slide controls, strap loads.

Job Title: Equipment Operator
Location: Strasburg OH 44680
Duration: 06+ Months
Pay rate: $19.00/hr $22.00/hr on W2 without benefits
Shift: 15x6

Budget and Compensation
The Driver is responsible for driving a vehicle. Adhere to all driving related safety procedures.

Budget and Compensation
Bonuses:

• Air slide runs
• Silo moves (up to 2 3 bonuses/day)
• Hotshot deliveries
• Per Diem: $30/day

Reimbursable Expenses:

• Coverall laundry ($20/rotation)
• Checked baggage and airport parking
• Hazmat fingerprinting
• Business-related vehicle expenses (e.g., oil)

Key Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles including:
• Tractor trailer units
• Body load units
• 550s with gooseneck trailers
• Hook up hoses, run air slide controls, strap loads
• Hotshot pallets of chemicals between districts
• May assist equipment operators when needed
• Not a no-touch driving role physical involvement is required

Experience and Skills

• Must be able to drive manual transmission vehicles
• (Automatic transmission restrictions disqualify candidates due to limited availability of automatic trucks)

Top 3 skills:

• Willingness to learn
• Adaptability to changing schedules and tasks
• Time management and self-regulation
• No minimum years of experience required

License and Certification Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Air brakes endorsement
• Tanker endorsement
• Manual transmission capability required
• Hazmat endorsement is a plus but not required
• Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent

Travel Requirements

• Travel required; housing and flights provided
• Local candidates preferred
• Local shuttle available in Strasburg district

Work Environment

• Based in Strasburg, OH
• Field/onshore, heavy industrial environment
• Hands-on, physically active role

Training

• Conducted in Kellyville:
• NEST "New employee safety training"
• HVT "Heavy Vehical Training" CDL or CDL PERMIT DOT PHYSICAL
• QUEST certifications
• Additional in-house and site-specific safety training
• Shadowing with experienced drivers before solo assignments

Shift/Hours

• Rotation: 15 days on / 6 days off
• Hours: Up to 14 hours/day, occasionally 16 hours/day
• Typically work up to 70 hours/week, followed by a DOT reset
• Weekly Average: 70 80 hours/week

Physical Demands

• Must be able to:
• Strap loads
• Hook up hoses
• Operate trailer and body load units
• Not a sedentary or drive-only role

Safety

• DOT reset compliance required
• Emergency evacuation and site-specific safety training included

Interview Process

• One round, typically phone interview
• In-person possible for local candidates
• No formal driving test