Oil Delivery Driver

Dead River Company; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Training

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Dead River Company in Brattleboro, Vermont is seeking a dedicated Delivery Driver to safely deliver petroleum products to both residential and commercial customers. The ideal candidate should have a customer-focused attitude and a valid CDL with Hazmat endorsement.

The position includes highly competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, as well as paid training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience as a driver preferred.
• CDL with Hazmat endorsement is required.
• Confident making deliveries in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely delivers petroleum products to residential and commercial customers.
• Performs safety checks of the delivery vehicle daily.
• Attends delivery driver meetings and effectively communicates with dispatchers.

Skills

Customer Focus

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Raven handheld device

CDL with Hazmat endorsement

Job description

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.

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 10 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.

The Ideal Candidate will have

• A focus on Safety!
• 1 or more years of experience as a driver preferred
• CDL with Hazmat endorsement
• Good driving record
• Strong Customer Focus and attention to detail
• Confidence making deliveries in all weather conditions
• Flexibility to work some Saturdays during the heating season

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 Drivers License with hazardous materials endorsement is required.
• CETP training and certification is required to deliver propane.
• Apprentice oil burner license is required for oil delivery drivers who prime furnaces.
• All delivery drivers must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical.
• All delivery drivers are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Preferred

CDL B Commercial Driver

Equal Opportunity Employer
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