Job Title: Commercial Truck Driver – CDL A
Department: Logistics
Reports To: Logistics Coordinator
Location: Houma, Louisiana
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per Hour (Based on Experience)
Position Summary
The Commercial Truck Driver – CDL A is responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely transportation
of equipment, materials, and supplies to customer and company locations. This position supports
field operations by ensuring equipment is delivered and retrieved according to scheduling
requirements while maintaining compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations,
company policies, and safety standards. The driver must demonstrate professionalism, dependability,
and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate Class A commercial vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
- Transport equipment, materials, and supplies to various job sites and customer locations.
- Complete local and regional deliveries throughout the Louisiana Gulf Coast region, with
- Occasional travel to Texas, Mississippi, and Florida.
- Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and routine vehicle inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.
- Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, mileage records, and other required transportation documentation.
- Secure loads properly and verify that all cargo is transported safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assist with loading and unloading equipment and materials as needed.
- Communicate delivery schedules, route changes, delays, and vehicle concerns to the Logistics
- Coordinator.• Report accidents, incidents, maintenance issues, and safety concerns promptly.
- Maintain vehicles in a clean and professional condition.
- Comply with all federal, state, local, DOT, and company policies and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A).
- Valid Air Brake Endorsement.
- Valid Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Endorsement.
- Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable commercial driving experience.
- Experience operating semi-trailer trucks.
- Ability to meet company driving standards and insurance requirements.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel regionally as business needs require.
- Ability to relocate to or regularly report to Houma, Louisiana.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating flatbed trailers.
- Experience operating mini-float trailers.
- Experience transporting heavy equipment and oversized loads.
- Familiarity with the oilfield, industrial, or energy services industries.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- • Working knowledge of DOT regulations and commercial transportation requirements.
- • Ability to safely secure, transport, and deliver equipment and materials.
- • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- • Ability to complete required documentation accurately and timely.
- • Effective verbal communication skills.
- • Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability.
- • Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe driving practices.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle.• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as required to inspect vehicles and secure cargo.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to enter and exit commercial vehicles multiple times throughout the workday.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Work Environment
This position is performed primarily on the road and at customer or job-site locations. The employee may be exposed to varying weather conditions, traffic environments, industrial worksites, and loading/unloading operations. Adherence to all safety requirements and personal protective equipment standards is mandatory.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
Champagne Energy Solutions reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.