Delivery Driver

Dead River Company; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - Premiums as low as$

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance & scholarships

Product/service discounts

Uniform and safety allowances

Paid training at Dead River Institute

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dead River Company is hiring a delivery driver to safely deliver petroleum products to residential and commercial customers. You will report to the Delivery Driver Manager and ensure proper handling of customer property while upholding company pledges.

Key duties include verifying routes, loading, and delivering per regulations, maintaining vehicle safety, and providing excellent customer service. CDL with Hazmat is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 21+ years of age.
• At least 1 year of truck driving experience preferred.
• CDL A with Hazmat endorsement preferred.
• DOT physical and pre-employment drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver petroleum products safely to residential and commercial customers.
• Review daily manifest and load truck for deliveries.
• Maintain a neat appearance and professional interaction with customers.
• Use Raven handheld device effectively for dispatch.
• Support other departments as needed and participate in on-call rotation.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

$20.00 to $31.00 an Hour - Depending on Experience.

Up To $2,500 Sign On Bonus Potential!

Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits- Paid weekly!

• Health Insurance - Premiums as low as $6.41 for full time employees!
• Dental insurance and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for employees and scholarships available for employees' children
• Discounts on our products and services
• Work uniform and boot and prescriptions safety glasses allowance
• Paid Training at our very own Dead River Institute
• Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint.

Position Summary:

Safely, efficiently, and courteously delivers petroleum products to residential and commercial customers. The Delivery Driver position reports to the Delivery Driver Manager and is responsible for delivering petroleum products to residential and commercial customers. The responsibilities of this position will be carried out with particular attention to maintaining customer property and representing Dead River Company in accordance with the Dead River Company pledges and guarantees and co-worker guarantees.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a safety check of the delivery vehicle on a daily basis reporting any items needing repair.
• Safely and productively reviews daily manifest, loads truck, and makes deliveries according to federal and state regulations and company policy.
• Follows all established delivery standards with emphasis on customer service, efficiency and productivity.
• Attends and takes an active role in delivery driver meetings (huddles).
• Effectively communicates with Delivery Center dispatchers and routing specialists. Proactively reports any customer concerns encountered or other problems encountered.
• Maintains a neat personal appearance including a clean uniform.
• Attains a thorough understanding and becomes a proficient user of the Raven handheld device.
• Promotes good customer relations by professionally interacting with all customers and by respecting customer property.
• In accordance with Dead River Company pledges and guarantees, maintains a clean and organized truck stocked with appropriate tools and safety equipment. Takes responsibility for adhering to truck safety standards.
• Participates in night and weekend on-call schedule.
• Primes furnaces for customers who are out of oil or performs leak test and lights pilot for customers who are out of propane.
• Embraces growth opportunities that involve cross-training or supporting other departments as needed.

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

Delivery drivers must be at least 21 years of age. At least one year of previous truck driving experience is preferred.

Certification and Testing:

• Class B Commercial Driver's License with hazardous materials and tanker endorsement preferred
• All drivers must be able to pass a DOT Physical
• All drivers are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

The Ideal Candidate will have

• A focus on Safety!
• 1 year experience as a driver preferred
• CDL with Hazmat endorsement preferred, not required
• Good driving record
• Strong Customer Focus and attention to detail
• Confidence making deliveries in all weather conditions
• Flexibility to work Saturdays during the heating season

At Dead River Company, being part of our team means being part of something truly special. For over 110 years, we've been good people helping neighbors do energy right. We care deeply-every person here makes a difference. We take pride in doing work that matters for our customers, our communities, and each other. That's why we invest in and support every employee with opportunities to grow and thrive. Come build your future with us.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CDL A Commercial Driver

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