Richard Mkishia
Hobbs,NM
Summary
Safety-focused CDL Class A driver with 1+ years of oilfield hauling and rig support experience. Proven track record operating vacuum trucks, transporting and transferring oilfield fluids (OBM, brine, fresh water, produced water), supporting rig operations, and assisting during cement jobs. Excellent knowledge of DOT regulations, Tanker endorsements, and oil & gas safety protocols (PEC/Safe Land, H2S, rigging, etc.). Known for zero at-fault incidents, on-time deliveries, and the ability to work long shifts in harsh environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Class A Driver / Vacuum Truck Operator
B&L Enterprises
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated triaxle and quad-axle vacuum trucks to remove and transport produced water, OBM, brine, drilling mud, and other oilfield fluids from rig sites, frac locations, and disposal wells.
- Performed rig-up/rig-down of vacuum hoses, pumps, and transfer lines, and containment.
- Transported fresh water, brine, and OBM to and from location in 130–150 bbl tanker trailers.
- Supported cement jobs in rig locations – by providing a fresh and brine water and help to catch the return during cement job process.
- Conducted pre/post-trip inspections, maintained accurate ELD logs, and complied with all FMCSA/DOT regulations.
- Worked 14/7 or 21/7 rotations in Texas/New Mexico/Permian Basin
- Regularly achieved 100% on-time delivery with zero spills or environmental incidents
CDL Class A Driver / Rig Hauler
B&L Enterprises
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted floor hands and derrick hands during rig moves by transfer all liquid materials to a new location.
- Maintained daily DOT logs and paperwork for oversized/overweight permits.
Education
Commercial Driver Training -
New Mexico Junior College
Skills
- Vacuum truck operation & fluid transfer (OBM, produced water, brine, fresh water)
- Cement job support – support by hauling brine water and fresh water also catch the return during cement job
- H2S environments
- ELD & paper log experience
- Pre-trip/post-trip inspections
- Safety-first mindset – stop work authority
Certification
- Commercial Driver’s License – Class A (with Tanker & HAZMAT endorsements)
- TWIC Card (if you have it)
- PEC/SafeLand/SafeGulf
- H2S Awareness
- First Aid/CPR
- Forklift Experience
Timeline
CDL Class A Driver / Vacuum Truck Operator
B&L Enterprises
02.2024 - 12.2024
CDL Class A Driver / Rig Hauler
B&L Enterprises
02.2024 - 12.2024
Commercial Driver Training -
New Mexico Junior College
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate or work any rotation (14/7, 21/7, 28/14, etc.)
- Clean MVR – no accidents or moving violations in the last 3 years
- Fully vaccinated / drug-free / able to pass hair & urine testing.
- Tips to make this CV even stronger:
- Add specific numbers when possible (e.g., “Hauled 150+ loads of produced water with zero spills in 2024”)
- List the exact basins you’ve worked (Permian, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, DJ, Bakken, etc.)
- If you have hot shot, frac sand, crude oil, flowback, or roustabout experience, add a bullet for it
- Let me know if you want a one-page version, a version focused on crude hauling, or if you want to add military experience, hot shot work, or anything else!