CDL A Driver Operator - Rifle, Colorado

Our Story

Kathairos Solutions is a leading and rapidly growing North American clean tech company, bringing decades of knowledge, resources, and experience into developing the innovative solutions of tomorrow, for the changing energy industry of today. We have developed a simple solution to one of the industry’s major challenges in reducing emissions, and it is being adopted at a staggering rate across the US and Canada. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to support our strategic objectives.

As a fast growth, cleantech start-up, we recognize the critical role our field team plays in driving adoption and operational excellence

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We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated individual to join our team of seasoned professionals to meet customer commitments and rapidly growing business needs.

Kathairos Driver / Operators are responsible for the safe transportation of liquid nitrogen from local production and storage facilities to customer locations. Driver / Operators will also operate a skid steer to load and unload microbulk liquid nitrogen tanks and deliver these tanks to customer locations.

Roles and Responsibilities – will include, but not be limited to the following:

- Complete proper pre/post-trip inspections on truck and perform minor repairs (e.g. air leaks, lights, mudflaps).

- Safely load/unload and transport liquid nitrogen to various locations in purpose-built trucks.

- Safely load and deliver microbulk nitrogen tanks to customer locations.

- Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on our assets (tighten fittings, leak monitoring and install / replace minor tank devices).

- Provide initial training to new employees and conduct regular training and coaching to all employees.

- Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time (e.g. logbooks, trip sheets, nitrogen fill tickets).

- Complete Health, Safety and Environment training / documents as required.

Requirements

- Valid Class A CDL

- Valid Tanker and HazMat endorsements.

- Must meet all current DOT requirements.

- Clean Motor Vehicle Record with no more than 1 citation and 0 at-fault accidents within the last 3 years.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong computer skills.

- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

- Must have good interpersonal skills and work both collaboratively and independently.

- Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol test.

- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

- Previous Cryogenic experience is a plus, but training will be provided.

- Off road oilfield hauling experience considered an asset.

Physical Requirements

Duties

This position requires operating and maintaining nitrogen delivery equipment in remote oilfield environments. Candidates must be physically capable of performing the following essential duties safely and effectively:

- Driving (≈50%) – Operate a commercial truck up to 10–11 hours per shift on uneven or off-road terrain; may require installing/removing tire chains (40–70 lbs) in adverse conditions.

- Climbing (≈10%) – Enter/exit truck cab and climb onto tanks or trailers 20–30 times per shift for inspections or deliveries.

- Walking & Standing (≈10%) – Walk and stand for up to 2–3 hours at a time on uneven, muddy, or icy surfaces during field operations.

- Bending & Stooping (≈10%) – Regularly bend, kneel, or stoop to connect hoses, secure fittings, and perform system checks.

- Manual Handling (≈10%) – Use hand tools and delivery equipment; lift, carry, or pull up to 75 lbs.

- Equipment Maintenance (≈10%) – Perform DOT-required inspections and basic maintenance; may involve crawling under vehicles or accessing confined spaces.

- Work Environment: Outdoor field settings with exposure to heat, cold, wind, and noise. Must wear required PPE (FRC, gloves, hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots).

Perks And Benefits

- Full-time, hourly position with benefits effective Day 1

- Guaranteed minimum 80-hours bi-weekly (+ OT as needed)

- Work/life balance – home most nights and weekends. (Limited overnight travel.)

- Career development and ongoing support.

At Kathairos, our people inspire our purpose. We value the creativity and success that comes from collaborating with a diverse team of individuals. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our passion in prioritizing inclusion and equity. We are passionate about creating an environment where everyone feels valued and is empowered to share their talents towards advancing our vision to create clean air and responsible energy production for our planet.

Thank you for considering Kathairos! We genuinely appreciate your interest, however, only those candidates who are selected to continue in our recruitment process will be contacted.