Fuel Delivery Driver

F. F. Hitchcock Company; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Uniforms provided

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Mentor program

Career growth

MyCTSavings retirement

Licensing & renewals paid

Job summary

F. F. Hitchcock Co., Inc. in Cheshire, CT is seeking a Fuel Delivery Driver for a local driving role delivering home heating oil and propane to residential and light commercial customers.

A company vehicle and uniforms are provided. You will maintain safety standards, speak with customers about deliveries, pull tickets, run routes, and complete DOT paperwork. Opportunities to train new drivers and advance exist within the role. Local work means you’ll be home every night—no long-haul required.

Qualifications

• Must have Class B CDL with tanker (N) and hazmat endorsements.
• Current DOT medical certification.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass DOT testing.
• Comfort working outdoors in all seasons, including winter.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home heating oil and propane to residential and light commercial clients.
• Pull tickets, run routes, and operate the hose in all weather conditions.
• Fill out DOT paperwork and inspect the truck.
• Over time, take on higher-level responsibilities like training new drivers and managing routes.

Skills

CDL tanker endorsement

Hazmat endorsement

DOT compliance

Safe driving

Customer interaction

Outdoor work readiness

Job description

SNAPSHOT OF BECOMING OUR FUEL DELIVERY DRIVER:

Company: F. F. Hitchcock Company

Location: Cheshire, CT

Pay: $30.00 - $42.00/hour (based on experience/licensure)

Job Type: Full-time, part-time, or seasonal

Service Area: Greater New Haven County and central Connecticut

Benefits:

• Company vehicle and uniforms provided
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• Mentor/apprentice program and professional growth opportunities
• MyCTSavings retirement program
• Company-paid licensing, certifications, and renewals

We will pay for our Fuel Delivery Drivers to obtain their tanker and hazmat endorsements! With our established career ladder, your path to growth is clearly outlined. This is a local driving position, so you'll be home every night - no long-haul required! If you're safety-oriented and motivated to do an excellent job, keep reading to learn how you can launch your career with us!

WHY WE'RE A GREAT CHOICE:

F.F. Hitchcock Plumbing, Heating & Cooling began as a general store in 1870. Today, we are still serving our community with the convenience of a one-stop shop for each customer's plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and fuel needs. Our mission is to personally know our customers and make sure that they are satisfied with every service we provide.

We are a family-owned business that views each member of our team as part of our family. Our management is hands-on and our technicians, fuel delivery team, and support staff are all highly skilled. We offer our team flexible scheduling that provides them with a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we offer competitive wages, benefits, and perks.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Our Fuel Delivery Drivers run metered routes to safely deliver home heating oil and propane to residential and light commercial clients. Since you're carrying flammable materials, you'll need to maintain high levels of safety and caution in all your work activities. You'll also speak with customers about their deliveries as needed, making sure to professionally represent our company. You'll pull tickets, run routes, and operate the hose in all weather conditions. As you deliver loads, you'll fill out DOT paperwork and inspect the truck to keep it in good condition. Over time, you'll have the ability to gain leadership experience by taking on higher-level responsibilities like training new drivers, owning a route book, managing difficult stops, and responding to spills or delivery refusals.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Class B CDL with tanker (N) and hazardous materials (H) endorsements - we can help you obtain the endorsements!
• Current DOT medical certification
• Clean driving record and the ability to pass DOT testing
• Comfort working outdoors in all seasons, including winter

Our ideal Fuel Delivery Driver has a Class A CDL and is familiar with central Connecticut roads/neighborhoods. Experience delivering propane or home heating oil would also be a bonus! If you're highly goal-driven and motivated to do an excellent job.

Candidates must successfully pass a background check, and we also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Please note that any job offer extended will be contingent upon the results of both background and drug testing.