TRUCK DRIVER (Artesia, NM)

Always a better road — words we live by at Blacklidge. Teamwork is our guiding principle and diversity our driving force. We value the passion each employee brings to our innovative and growing organization.

We have a full-time position open for an experienced truck driver serving Artesia, NM, and surrounding areas.

Why Drive for Blacklidge?

Competitive pay on all dispatched miles

$50 tax-free per diem any night your 10-hour break is away from home at midnight any night

Busy season runs March through October, so the holiday season is available for time off and/or off season driving activity

Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 4% match

Two weeks paid vacation

Bonus pay, downtime pay, and performance bonuses

Paid training

Safety equipment provided

TWIC and Hazmat certification assistance

What You’ll Do

Truck drivers are an important part of our team and are responsible for transporting goods safely and efficiently across our service area. Duties include:

Long-distance driving

Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers

Following all applicable traffic laws and rest regulations

Ensuring vehicles and trailers are mechanically sound before every trip

What We’re Looking For

Clean driving record

Strong knowledge of safety regulations, traffic laws, and HOS rules

Commercial driving experience preferred but not required

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement required

Hazmat and TWIC card preferred

Ready to Apply?

It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States. Blacklidge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Blacklidge is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We request all applicants complete a pre-employment drug screen, and background check. All job offers are contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check. Blacklidge also randomly te