Propane Service Technician (CDL B)

Lakes Gas; Hermantown (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakes Gas is seeking a propane Service Technician for a local route with a home nightly schedule and Class B CDL, for residential and commercial sites. Primary duties include customer service, sales, servicing, inspecting and installing propane tanks, cylinders and appliances. CDL, safety awareness and driving record are essential.

Work involves outdoor conditions and on‑call rotation, with physical requirements and DOT compliance. Competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements (or ability to obtain).
• A clean driving record verifiable by a Federal MVR.
• Must pass a DOT physical and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Ability to read, write and clearly communicate.
• Ability to detail all service work in company orders.
• Must comply with federal drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and sales at residential and commercial sites.
• Service, inspect and install propane tanks, cylinders and appliances.
• Assist in servicing and maintaining company vehicles and tools.
• Deliver propane to customer accounts as needed.

Skills

CDL Hazmat

Tanker Endorsements

DOT compliance

Safe driving

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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

Salary Description

$25.00/hr to $28.00/hr