Find Jobs and Vacancies in Oil and Gas Transportation Services Occupations’s

Are you interested in working in the oil and gas transportation industry? If you have a passion for driving and mechanical skills, this might be the profession for you. In this field, you will transport equipment and supplies used in oil and gas exploration, development, and production. Some of the occupations in this industry include bed truck operators, multi-wheel truck operators, bulk haul truck operators, winch tractor operators, and supervisors.

Roles and Responsibilities in Oil and Gas Transportation Services

These professionals use specialized vehicles for highway and off-road transportation of construction and plant equipment, pipes, camps, and more. They also handle overweight and over-dimensional loads and assist in the dismantling, transport, and assembly of drilling and service rigs.

Designated Occupations in Alberta

• Supervisor: oversees job operations, truck operators, and other workers.
• Bed Truck Operator: operates a flat deck truck with a winch, used to move various oilfield equipment.
• Multi-wheel Truck Operator: handles truck and trailer combinations for transporting oversized or overweight loads.
• Bulk Haul Truck Operator: operates a truck with a vessel or tank for transporting liquid and gas products used in oil and gas production.
• Winch Tractor Operator: operates a winch-equipped truck for loading and off-loading items from trailers without the use of cranes.

To work in these roles, good health, vision, and mechanical aptitude for minor repairs are necessary. Strong teamwork skills, quick decision-making abilities, and comfort using specialized equipment and computer devices are also important. You should also enjoy a methodical approach to recording information and communicating with others involved in the transportation process.

Explore Career Opportunities in Oil and Gas Transportation

For more information about truck driving in general, please refer to the Truck Driver occupational profile. Keep in mind that oilfield transportation operates round the clock, in all weather conditions.

If you're considering a career in the oil and gas transportation services industry, the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes are relevant:

• 2006 NOC: Long-Haul Truck Drivers (7411.1)
• 2006 NOC-S: Truck Drivers (H711)
• 2011 NOC: Transport truck drivers (7511)
• 2016 NOC: Transport truck drivers (7511)
• 2021 NOC: Transport truck drivers (73300)

Start your journey in this rewarding profession and join the oil and gas transportation services industry today!