Hot Shot Driver

ND Energy Services•Belfield, ND

9d•$65,000 - $115,000

About The Position

ND Energy Services is seeking a dependable Class A or Class B CDL Hot Shot Driver to safely transport equipment, materials, and customer freight using a pickup truck and gooseneck trailer. The role involves loading, securing, transporting, and unloading equipment while complying with DOT, FMCSA, company, customer, and OSHA safety requirements. The position primarily works outdoors and requires travel to customer locations and job sites. Drivers may work in all weather conditions, perform frequent climbing, bending, lifting, and walking, and load and unload equipment. Hours vary based on customer demand, with long hours during peak workloads and weekend work as business demands. Routes are local and regional, and overtime opportunities are available. ND Energy Services describes this as full-time, year-round employment and offers competitive pay, modern trucks and trailers, a safety-focused culture, a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for advancement, and stable work with a respected North Dakota employer.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Valid driver's license.
Ability to meet DOT qualification requirements.
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, random DOT drug and alcohol testing, a background check, and Motor Vehicle Record review.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, teamwork, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Knowledge of cargo securement requirements.
Understanding of oversized load permits.
Ability to safely operate pickup trucks and gooseneck trailers and secure and transport heavy equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Ability to inspect equipment and identify maintenance concerns.

Nice To Haves

Previous Hot Shot Driver experience.
Gooseneck trailer hauling experience.
Equipment hauling experience.
Oilfield transportation experience.
Winch truck experience.
Heavy haul experience.
Knowledge of oversized load permits and routing requirements.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Previous commercial driving experience.
Previous hot shot, equipment hauling, or gooseneck trailer experience.
Previous winch truck experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a pickup truck and gooseneck trailer to transport equipment, materials, and freight.
Load, transport, and unload equipment while following safety procedures.
Secure loads using chains, straps, binders, and other approved load-securement equipment.
Inspect cargo to ensure loads are balanced and secured before transport.
Verify loads comply with weight restrictions and DOT regulations.
Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle and trailer inspections.
Inspect and maintain trailers, load-securement equipment, and towing components.
Maintain accurate trip records and required documentation.
Communicate with dispatch, supervisors, and customers about deliveries, delays, and job status.
Follow company, customer, DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, equipment damage, or safety concerns.
Safely operate in all weather conditions and on customer job sites.
Perform additional transportation and operational duties as assigned.