Vacuum Truck Operator

Job Details

Location:

Tex Mex - Hobbs, NM 88240

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: None

Tex-Mex is located in Hobbs, NM and provides variety of oilfield services for the purpose of workover or completion operations. Tex-Mex offers a wide range of support services including hot oilers, dump truck haulers, sandblast, coating, frac tank haulers, vac truck haulers, kill trucks, and trash trailers. Tex-Mex is managed by seasoned industry veterans and services blue‑chip customers in the Permian Basin and New Mexico with a substantial asset base, strong safety culture and industry‑leading operating procedures.

Tex-Mex has partnered with Nichols Oil Tools and American Well Services to provide a full suite of completions and workover solutions to customers throughout the Permian Basin and New Mexico.

• Drive and operate the vacuum truck in picking up, hauling, and unloading various oilfield related fluids – fresh water, brine/salt water, crude oil, frac fluids and other associated well servicing fluids.
• Verify the types of materials being transported and ensure they do not exceed weight restrictions.
• Fill out Daily Inspection before and after every trip, checking the oil, gas, and water levels as well as lights, tires, etc.
• Promptly report any accidents, injuries or mechanical faults to supervisor and management.
• Perform regular maintenance to keep the truck in good working order.
• Maintain accurate driver logs.
• Comply with all DOT safety rules and regulations.
• Dismantle oilfield machinery.
• Ensure work areas are clean and safe.
• Follow safety guidelines and regulations.
• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Follow on‑call schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Perform simple mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication).
• Read, write, and speak English so that all instructions are understood.
• Thorough knowledge of oilfield machinery and repair.
• Understand and write proper JSA’s for every job/location.
• Follow instructions from supervisors or senior workers.
• Work nights and/or days.
• Use hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid Class A driver license with tanker endorsements and a clean driving record.
• Over 21 years old as drivers will cross Texas state line.
• Will work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred: 3 years of previous related experience; on‑the‑job training provided.

• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Prolonged periods of walking, sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, pulling or pushing, reaching, and climbing.
• Work outdoors in all elements for extended periods.
• Lift at least 50 pounds at a time.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Candidates will be required to successfully complete pre‑employment screening, including a criminal background check, MVR history, drug and alcohol test, and a DOT physical.