HAZMAT Driver (CA)

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 RNG HAZMAT Driver (CA) will provide extensive knowledge, experience, and leadership for the safe transportation of all natural gas products & projects. The role will be to operate and maintain equipment, support LNG & CNG delivery, and ensure overall project success while providing top-level customer service and leadership in the field. This position will report directly to the Director of Transportation.

Duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•    Route Information (approximately):
      - Must be local to Denair, CA; Fresno, CA; Tulare, CA. 
      - The route will be approximately a 200–300-mile round trip
      - Will drive a day cab trailer that will be a CNG or a Diesel truck. 
      - Should be home every night. Possibly stay out one night, if something arises.
•    Safely operate equipment for delivering, loading & off-loading LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) & CNG (Compressed Natural Gas).
•    Safely deliver a load of natural gas to various customer site locations.
•    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
•    Identify potential issues with equipment & identify issues during pre/post-trip inspections
•    Properly report equipment defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to equipment
•    Operate mid-to-duty vehicles alone, combined with trailers
•    Secure cargo for transportation using chains, binders, tarps, bungee cords, and ratchets
•    Adequately document daily activities, hours of service, fuel tracking, and DOT regulations
•    Understand and comply with company standard operating procedures and policies
•    Understand DOT regulations, internal policies, government safety, and regulatory standards. Ensure these policies & standards are applied to daily activities.
•    Maintain a clean environment inside and outside of the assigned vehicle.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

•    Must be local to Denair, CA; Fresno, CA; Tulare, CA
•    Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
•    3+ years of CDL driving with HAZMAT & Tanker experience required. 
      - Endorsements required: HAZMAT & Tanker (from permanent home state)
•    Familiarity with Samsara preferred.
•    Valid DOT & CDL license. Current DOT Medical Card.
•    All Drivers must have an acceptable motor vehicle record. 
      - Must provide moving violations from the past 3 years.
•    Previous employers and references will be checked and must be verifiable.
•    Effective oral and written communication skills with strong leadership qualities.
•    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