Propane Service Technician (CDL B)

Socket.dev; Hermantown (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakes Gas in Minnesota is seeking a propane Service Technician for a local route, home every night, with Class B CDL and Hazmat endorsement. The role encompasses customer service, sales, servicing, inspecting and installing propane tanks, cylinders and appliances at residential and commercial sites.

You will also pump out tanks, relocate tanks, install gas lines and piping, and assist branch locations by delivering propane to customer accounts.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements (or ability to obtain requisite endorsements) without air brake restrictions.
• A clean driving record verifiable by a Federal Motor Vehicle Report
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and maintain a Federal DOT medical card
• Accurately perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to read, write, and clearly communicate
• Knowledge of NFPA 54 related to gas piping and appliance installation including combustion air and venting requirements

Responsibilities

• Servicing, inspecting, and installing propane tanks, cylinders and appliances at residential and commercial sites.
• Pumping out tanks, relocating tanks, and installing gas lines and piping
• Assisting in the upkeep of company vehicles, tools, and plant
• Assisting branch locations by delivering propane to customer accounts as needed
• Safely performing duties and maintaining on-call rotation
• Operating and maintaining handheld tablets

Skills

CDL & Hazmat endorsements

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Strong driving skills

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Job description

Description

Family owned for over 60 years; Lakes Gas is among the largest propane providers in the Midwest. But don’t let our size fool you: At each of our locations, we operate with a small-town, local feel, with employees who live in the communities they serve.

Lakes Gas is seeking a propane Service Technician for a local route, home every night, Class B CDL position. Primary responsibilities include customer service, sales, servicing, inspecting, and installing propane tanks, cylinders and appliances at residential and commercial sites. Service Technicians pump out tanks, remove and relocate tanks, perform outside equipment inspections, route, secure and install gas lines and piping and set and install tanks and meters. Service Technicians will assist in the upkeep of company vehicles, tools, and plant. Service Technicians may assist branch locations by delivering propane to customer’s accounts. CDL candidate needs to be safety conscious, have a strong mechanical aptitude and good driving skills. This CDL position does involve being exposed to extreme weather environments and working a compensated on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Valid Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements (or the ability to obtain requisite endorsements) without air brake restrictions
• A clean driving record verifiable by a Federal Motor Vehicle Report
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and maintain a Federal DOT medical card
• Accurately perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must have the ability to read, write, and clearly communicate
• Ability to detail all service work performed in company work orders
• Must comply with federal drug and alcohol testing requirements
• Ability to operate and maintain handheld tablets
• DOT Hazmat Training and Maintenance every three years
• Knowledge of NPFA 54 related to gas piping and appliance installation including combustion air and flue gas venting requirements
• Maintains compliance with all DOT requirements

Physical Demands:

• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to pull delivery hose
• Must be able to bend, climb, reach, and rotate as needed
• Filling, loading, securing and delivering propane cylinders or bulk

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. EEOC