Propane Service Technician (CDL B)- Hiring Bonus

Lakes Gas Co.; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $3,000

Health insurance for employees and families

401(k) profit sharing/match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lakes Gas Co. in Watertown, Wisconsin, is seeking a Propane Service Technician to join their team. This position involves servicing, inspecting, and installing propane tanks and appliances at residential and commercial sites, with a strong focus on customer service and sales.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Class B CDL license, a mechanical aptitude, and must be safety conscious. This role includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a full benefits package providing competitive wages, health insurance, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to pass DOT physical and maintain a medical card.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer service and sales duties.
• Service, inspect, and install propane tanks and appliances.
• Assist in maintaining company vehicles and tools.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Mechanical aptitude

Driving skills

Education

Valid Class 'A' or 'B' Commercial Driver’s License

DOT Hazmat Training

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 accounts. CDL candidates need to be safety conscious, have a strong mechanical aptitude and good driving skills. This CDL position involves being exposed to extreme weather environments and working a compensated on‑call rotation.

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus!!

Full Benefits Package available includes: competitive wages, paid time off, health insurance for employees and their families with employer contributions, dental, vision, flex spending, pet insurance, referral incentives, 401(k) profit sharing/match, product discounts and more.

Bonus Terms

You will receive $1,000 after (3) months of employment and achieving a minimum of a Class B License with Tanker and Hazardous Endorsements; after successfully completing (6) months of employment you will receive an additional $2,000. Must be employed and in good standing at the time of payout to qualify.

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