LP Owner Operator

Who We Are

Meritum Energy is a leading provider of propane, natural gas, diesel, and other mobile energy solutions throughout Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and North Carolina. Known for our unwavering commitment to safety, service excellence, and community partnership, we proudly stand by our company motto: We Sell Service.

Why Join Us?

Were committed to supporting our Owner Operators with a partnership built on safety, service, and stability. Heres what you can expect:

- 72% of line haul revenue paid for each seated tractor

- Up to 5% of the line haul rate when you use your own trailer

- Bi-weekly settlements with detailed earnings and deductions

- Insurance coverage through MTC, including general liability, public liability, property damage, cargo, and bobtail

- Named as an Additional Insured on applicable MTC policies

- Discounted diesel at Loves Travel Stops with a Midstream-issued fuel card

- Fuel paid weekly on your behalf, so youre not paying out of pocket between settlements

- Operate under Midstream Transportations DOT number and operating authority

Job Summary

Midstream Transportation, a Meritum Energy Holdings company, is seeking multiple Owner Operators to transport and deliver propane and refined fuels throughout southern Louisiana. Owner Operators will be responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering product to our residential and commercial customers.

Orientation is held on your first day in Baytown, TX, but routes will be based in southern Louisiana.

To be considered, Owner Operators must have an up-to-date cab card, apportioned plates and a Hydrapak.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Complies with all city, state, and federal regulations

- Loads, secures, transports, and delivers propane to residential and commercial locations

- Provides a high level of service to customers

- Performs pre and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials

- Maintains and completes accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven in compliance with all DOT regulations

- Maintains the operational efficiency of vehicles by monitoring truck maintenance needs, conducting minor repairs and conducting daily DOT truck inspections to ensure maximum vehicle safety

- Ensures that delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor

- Applies a thorough understanding of the technical concepts, practices and procedures and a general knowledge of industry standards and government regulations related to testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points

- Performs other related duties as assigned

The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

Qualifications

Skills/Abilities:

- Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps.

- Ability to maintain accurate logs and records

- Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision

- Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and an insurable driving record

- Ability to obtain the required certifications for LP delivery through the TXRRC within 30 - 90 days of employment

Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent required

- Class A CDL license with hazmat/tanker endorsements required

- Propane certification (highly preferred, but not required)

- Ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)

- No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 2 years

- 3+ years tractor and trailer experience in propane and/or fuel distribution business (preferred)

- 1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years (preferred)

Physical, Mental, and Behavioral Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

- Position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of 10 to 100 lbs. for approximately 90% of the work shift.

- Ability to regularly climb in and out of a commercial motor vehicle, multiple times per work shift

- Good hand eye coordination, arm hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to operate equipment is required, including at night.

- Frequent sitting, reaching with hands and arms

- Must be able to speak and hear

- Position is subject to pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and drug and/or alcohol testing, as well as a physical abilities test performed by a company provider

- Must pass pre-employment screening

- Position may require working additional hours as needed.

- Work is normally performed outside where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, fumes and gases is common along with exposure to airborne particles

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is expected to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Also, whether particular duties or demands listed above or elsewhere are essential is a case-by-case determination, depending on the operational realities and staffing at the individual location. For questions about whether a particular function is essential in your particular role, please contact HR at (210) 245-9445.

Meritum Energy Holdings is an equal opportunity employer to all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental ability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam War Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.