Truck Driver II

Company: Newpark Resources
Location: Houston
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Job TitleTruck Driver IILocationHouston, TX, USDivision NameExcalibar MineralsOverview

WHY JOIN NEWPARK?

One of Newpark's Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation and service quality and that commitment starts with YOU! Newpark is a place where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. Here at Newpark we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the very best and providing an environment where our employees can grow both professionally and personally.

WHO WE ARE

Newpark was founded in 1932 as a mining company in Park City, Utah and is now headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. We have grown into a global technology leader in not only the oil and gas market but many others as well. We are focused in 3 areas that include Fluids Systems, Mats & Integrated Services, and Industrial Minerals. We have a footprint in over 20 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific and we employ over2,000 employees.

WHAT WE DO

Newpark is changing the paradigm in the industries we serve, developing new ways to help customers drive operating efficiencies while working in harmony with the environment and improving community relations.

Newpark Fluids Systems provides value-added fluids solutions, products, and services to thousands of wells around the world.

Excalibar Minerals is a quality processor and supplier of industrial minerals. Our main advantage over competitors is our ability to offer direct import capabilities to key geographic regions we work in.

Newpark Mats& Integrated Servicesprovides leading edge matting solutions and worksite construction services to diverse industry segments around the globe.

WHAT WE VALUE

We maintain an unwavering commitment to act in accordance with our Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability which ensure our customers receive the best products and services we can offer and that you experience a safe workplace where you can thrive:

Safety - Protecting each other like family while sustaining the environment in which we work. .

Integrity - Acting honestly, ethically, and responsibly in all aspects of our business.

Respect - Dealing fairly and openly with employees, customers, suppliers and community.

Excellence - Delivering value through performance, innovation and service quality.

Accountability - Using good judgment and taking responsibility for our actions.

Essential FunctionsInspects truck and trailer before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.Reads bill of lading to determine assignment and/or creates bill of lading and delivery ticket if needed.Loads or unloads, or assists in loading and unloading trucks and railcars.Services truck with oil, fuel and radiator fluid to maintain tractor-trailer.Obtains customer's signature on delivery document.Inspects goods to be moved.May secure load to trailer wall using straps.Drives tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver products, usually over long distance.Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from spotter as needed.May drive truck to weigh station before and after loading, and along route to document weight and confirm to state regulations.Maintains driver log according to federal regulations.May work as member of two-person team driving tractor-trailer with sleeper bunk behind cab.Assists in other maintenance or production areas as required.Loads bulk and flatbed trucks as required.Performs other duties assigned by management.Education & Experience RequirementsHigh School Diploma or educational equivalent. 3 years of experience. Valid driving license required. Advanced knowledge of regulations for the transportation of products and materials being transported. Appropriate licensing from the proper regulatory authority.Position SummaryResponsible for transporting and delivering a variety of products. Responsible for the safety and inspection of the vehicle before, during and after operation. May be responsible for loading and unloading shipments. Handles special projects, as assigned.How To ApplyRegister to create an account then search for the vacancy. Click Apply to complete your application online.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Newpark and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military service/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. For more information on Equal Employment Opportunity, please click here.

Newpark Resources, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Manager, HR Governance & Compliance at HRcompliance@newpark.com.

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