Delivery Driver

Dead River Company; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Discounts on products and services

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Dead River Company, located in Waterbury, Vermont, is hiring a Delivery Driver to ensure safe and efficient fuel deliveries to homes and businesses. This role involves daily vehicle safety checks, interaction with customers, and adherence to regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement, and a commitment to safety and excellent customer service. Enjoy highly competitive pay and robust benefits, including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old; one year of truck-driving experience preferred.
• Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement required.
• CETP certification required for propane delivery.
• Apprentice oil-burner license required for oil delivery.
• Must pass a DOT physical and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety checks of the delivery vehicle.
• Make safe, efficient deliveries according to regulations.
• Interact professionally with customers and report concerns.
• Perform additional duties assigned to support operations.

Skills

Strong commitment to safety

Excellent customer service

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Raven handheld device

Delivery truck

Job description

Turn Great Service Into Great Earnings — $20–$30 an hour

What You'll Do:

As a Delivery Driver, you’ll play a vital role in keeping homes and businesses fueled. Your responsibilities will include:

Daily Operations:

• Conduct daily safety checks of your delivery vehicle and report needed repairs
• Review your manifest, load your truck, and make safe, efficient deliveries in compliance with federal/state regulations and company policies
• Use established delivery standards focused on safety, customer service, and productivity

Customer Service & Communication:

• Interact professionally with customers, maintaining respect for their property
• Communicate proactively with dispatchers and routing specialists, reporting customer concerns or delivery obstacles
• Participate actively in team huddles and maintain a neat, professional appearance

Technical & On Call Responsibilities:

• Use the Raven handheld device effectively
• Prime furnaces, perform leak tests, and light pilots for out-of-fuel customers (oil/propane)
• Take part in night and weekend on-call rotations
• Keep your delivery truck organized and stocked with tools and safety gear
• Support other departments when needed through cross-training
• Perform additional duties assigned to support operations

What You Bring:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience: At least 21 years old; one year of prior truck-driving experience preferred
• Licensing:
• Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement required
• CETP certification required for propane delivery
• Apprentice oil-burner license required for oil delivery with furnace priming
• Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment/random drug testing
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and excellent customer service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Preferred CDL B Commercial Driver

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
• Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint

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