Oil Delivery Driver Trainee

Dead River Company; Woodstock (VT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Employee discounts

Generous sign-on bonus

3 weeks paid time off

Uniform and boot allowances

Shortened summer hours

Job summary

Dead River Company is seeking a dependable Delivery Driver Trainee in Woodstock, Vermont to safely deliver petroleum products to customers. This position emphasizes the importance of safety, service, and teamwork while adhering to regulations and company policies.

Applicants should be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma and preferably have truck driving experience. The position offers highly competitive compensation and a range of benefits including a generous sign-on bonus and paid time off.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely delivers petroleum products to residential and commercial customers.
• Performs daily safety checks of delivery vehicle.
• Maintains a clean and organized truck.

Skills

Customer service

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Truck driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Raven handheld device

Class B Commercial Driver's License

Hazardous materials endorsement

Job description

$18–$25/hr. based on individual skill set and experience - We offer a career path for a Driver Trainee.

Ready to build a career with a company that puts safety, service, and teamwork first? Dead River Company is looking for a dependable, customer-focused Delivery Driver Trainee to join our team. In this role, you’ll deliver petroleum products to residential and commercial customers while representing our company’s longstanding commitment to exceptional service.

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.

Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits - Paid weekly!

• Extensive benefits with competitive premiums for both employees & family
• 401K with company match
• Employee Discounts for your home
• Generous sign‑on bonus
• 3 weeks paid time off + 10 paid holidays
• Uniform and boot allowances
• Shortened summer hours
• Veteran's Day paid holiday for active military and veterans
• Opportunity for growth & advancement

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.

You make safety your priority, communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and enjoy working in a hands‑on, customer‑focused environment.

Preferred

CDL B Commercial Driver

Equal Opportunity Employer
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