Winch Driver

Winch Truck Driver

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Winch Truck Driver to join our operations in the North Dakota oil fields. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting heavy equipment and machinery vital to our oil field operations. This role requires precision, safety, and a strong commitment to maintaining the integrity of equipment and cargo.

• Operate winch and flatbed trucks to transport drilling rigs, pipes, and other heavy equipment within and between oil field sites.
• Secure all loads according to company guidelines and DOT regulations to ensure safe transport of materials and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on winch trucks and associated equipment to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
• Navigate rural and rough road conditions safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with site managers and other logistic team members to ensure timely and accurate delivery of equipment.
• Maintain logs of vehicle inspections, maintenance, and cargo details in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Respond to varying weather conditions, adapting driving techniques and routes as necessary.
• Report to and receive assignments, instructions, and direction from Dispatcher/Supervisor.
• Read and interpret instructions and documentation and plan work activities.
• Prepare receipts and paperwork for loads picked up.
• Maintain truck logs in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• Position blocks and tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
• Operate company vehicles with a capacity of up to 105,500 pounds to move materials, tools, and equipment to and from work locations.
• Observe and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment, and assist during the operation of equipment at the job site.
• Accommodate a flexible work schedule, long workdays, and irregular hours, be on‑call with short notice, and handle exposure to extreme weather conditions.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; demonstrates ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry…