Transport Driver (Class A)

Lakes Gas Co; Hermantown (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lakes Gas Co. is seeking a safety‑mocused propane driver responsible for customer service, sales and delivery to commercial and residential accounts. The role requires a Class A CDL with Tanker and HazMat endorsements, DOT compliance, and on‑call rotation in varying weather.

The driver will perform maintenance and inspections of tanks and equipment. Strong math skills, English literacy, and dependable, safe driving are essential.

Qualifications

• Able to read, interpret, and understand the English language to understand task procedures, shipping papers labels, work orders and signage.
• Accurately perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Communicate clearly both written and verbally in English.
• Computer skills useful for maintaining client databases and product inventories.
• Capable of adapting to electronic data processing equipment.
• Able to adjust schedule to fit manager’s requirements.
• Dependability and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and sales to propane customers.
• Deliver propane to commercial and residential accounts.
• Maintain and inspect company properties and tanks and related equipment.
• Comply with DOT regulations and safety policies and procedures.
• Be prepared for on-call rotations and respond to service calls.
• Lift/pull hoses and operate truck safely and efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Conscious

Mechanical Aptitude

Math Skills

Driving Skills

Delivery Hose Handling

Truck Climb/Ingress

Maintenance & Inspections

Education

Ability to read, interpret, and understand English

Basic math aptitude

Clear verbal and written English communication

Computer skills for databases/inventories

Adapt to electronic data processing

Schedule flexibility

Dependability and reliability

Job description

Description

Lakes Gas Co. driver's primary responsibilities include customer service, sales, maintenance and inspection of company properties and the delivery of propane fuel to commercial accounts and residential homes. This is a DOT regulated position that complies with drug and alcohol policies and procedures. The driver needs to possess the ability to obtain a minimum of a class A commercial driver's license with tanker and hazardous endorsements and must carry a DOT medical examiner's card. Person needs to be safety conscious, have a strong mechanical aptitude, good math skills and possess good driving skills. The driver will be working in extreme weather environments and be subject to an on-call status on a rotating basis. This position entails climbing in and out of the truck cab multiple times, driving long distances, and some heavy lifting.Must adhere to DOT regulations, state and local laws. Must comply with NFPA Pamphlets 54 and 58.

• VALID DOT/COMMERCIAL Driver's license Class A with Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsement and does not have air brake restrictions.


• Current DOT Federal Motor Carrier Card


• Safety Conscious


• Customer Service Skills


• Ability to lift/pull Delivery hose


• Ability to climb in/out of truck cab


• Maintenance, installation and inspections projects including upkeep of tanks, company equipment and property


• Duties as assigned


• Competitive wage and benefits package available


• Position has opportunity for growth

Requirements

EDUCATION/APTITUDE

1. Ability to read, interpret, and understand the English language to understand task procedures, shipping papers product labels, work orders and informational and warning signage. This will be verified with a reading test.

2. Accurately perform basic mathematical calculations. This will be verified with a math test.

3. Communicate clearly both written and verbally in the English language.

4. Computer skills useful for maintaining client databases and product inventories.

5. Capable of adapting to electronic data processing equipment.

6. Able to adjust schedule to fit manager’s requirements and requests.

7. Dependability and reliability are essential.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid state’s driver’s license.

2. Valid Class \"A\" Commercial Drivers License, HAZMAT endorsement, Tanker endorsement and does not have air brake restrictions.

3. Valid Department of Transportation physical examination certification.

4. Completion of Department of Transportation HAZMAT training program every three years.

5. No moving violations for reckless or operating under the influence.

6. A motor vehicle record (MVR) review will be conducted annually to determine if a driver is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with regulations as defined in Section 391.25 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

7. Must qualify for insurability by the company’s insurance carrier.

8. Must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to employment.

9. Subject to passing random drug and/or alcohol tests per DOT and company policies.

10. Traffic violations, whether on-the-job or off-the-job may impact employment status. If driver incurs an incident which could affect their DOT license such as DUI, reckless or careless driving, etc. It needs to be reported to the Branch Manager as soon as possible, but no later then the start of the next business day.

11. Must abide by the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 and notify both employer and the state that issued the driver’s license of all traffic violations (other than parking violations), including those committed in a personal vehicle, for which driver forfeited collateral or was convicted, within 30 days after conviction

COMMISSION BASED PAY

Miles & Gallons Commission at $.01 per gallon delivered and $.56 per mile, non-driving terminal wait time and truck maintenance paid out at $28.93 per hour.