What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL A Driver position at Varstaff?
Varstaff is currently searching for the following:
Key Responsibilities
• Operate various vehicles including:
o Tractor trailer units
o Body load units
o 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:
o Willingness to learn
o Adaptability to changing schedules and tasks
o Time management and self-regulation
• No minimum years of experience required but prefer oil & gas/driver experience
License and Certification Requirements
• Valid Class A CDL with no restrictions
o Air brakes endorsement
o Tanker endorsement
o 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
• For rotator drivers- When possible SLB will assign worker with light vehicle to drive from hotel to work, car pooling, or a SLB driver will mover worker around.
Work Environment
• Based in Horseheads, NY
• Field/onshore, heavy industrial environment
• Hands-on, physically active role
Training
• Conducted in Kellyville:
o NEST
o HVT
o 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:
o Strap loads
o Hook up hoses
o 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
Key Responsibilities
• Operate various vehicles including:
o Tractor trailer units
o Body load units
o 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:
o Willingness to learn
o Adaptability to changing schedules and tasks
o Time management and self-regulation
• No minimum years of experience required but prefer oil & gas/driver experience
License and Certification Requirements
• Valid Class A CDL with no restrictions
o Air brakes endorsement
o Tanker endorsement
o 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
• For rotator drivers- When possible SLB will assign worker with light vehicle to drive from hotel to work, car pooling, or a SLB driver will mover worker around.
Work Environment
• Based in Horseheads, NY
• Field/onshore, heavy industrial environment
• Hands-on, physically active role
Training
• Conducted in Kellyville:
o NEST
o HVT
o 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:
o Strap loads
o Hook up hoses
o 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
