Transportation Delivery Driver

Dead River Company; Bellows Falls (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and 10 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on products and services

Work uniform and safety equipment

Training program

Job summary

Dead River Company in Vermont seeks an experienced delivery driver to safely transport petroleum products to company operations and commercial accounts. The role emphasizes dependable service, professional presentation, and adherence to DOT rules.

Applicants should hold a Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements or be willing to obtain them. The job offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities across VT and neighboring states.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements preferred.
• DOT physical and drug/alcohol testing required.

Responsibilities

• Safely loads, transports, and delivers petroleum products to company operations and commercial accounts.
• Performs daily vehicle inspections and reports maintenance needs.
• Operates vehicles according to federal/state regulations and company policy.
• Maintains clean, safe trucks and professional appearance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$23.00 to $35.00 an Hour - Depending on Experience

Position Summary:

Safely, efficiently, and courteously transports petroleum products to company operations and commercial accounts to assure a high level of customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a vehicle inspection check of the transport vehicle on a daily basis reporting any items needing repair to dispatch.
• Safely and timely loads truck, drives to delivery destination, and makes delivery according to federal and state regulations and company policy.
• Utilizes computerized technology according to company policy.
• Maintains a neat personal appearance including a clean uniform.
• Promotes good customer relations and a high standard of corporate image. This is achieved by maintaining clean trucks, and safe, courteous driving.
• Maintains a clean and organized truck stocked with appropriate tools, fittings, and safety equipment.
• Reports all accidents, spills, or wrong deliveries to the dispatcher.

Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits- Paid weekly!

• Health Insurance – Premiums as low as $6.41 for full time employees!
• Dental insurance and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and Scholarships and grant for employee’s children
• Discounts on our products and services
• Work uniform and, boot and prescriptions safety glasses allowance
• Paid Training at our State-of-the-art institute
• Opportunity for growth!
• Opportunities at Several Locations in MA, ME, NH, and VT

Other Tasks:

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Experience:

Delivery drivers must be at least 21 years of age. Previous truck driving experience is preferred.

Other Attributes Required:

This position requires dependability, commitment to exceptional customer service, ability to work independently, and the desire to work as part of a team Education A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Certification and Testing:

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and hazardous materials endorsement is required.
• CETP training and certification is required to transport propane.
• All transport drivers must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical.
• All transport drivers are subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

Contacts:

Drivers frequently deal with customers and other employees (dispatchers, service technicians, other drivers, and office personnel).

Decisions Made:

The driver makes decisions regarding route planning and whether to make a delivery based on safety issues and weather concerns. Other decisions are made with input from appropriate dispatch personnel.

Safety and Liability Considerations:

Safety considerations relate to safe operation of the transport truck and the safe and accurate transfer of petroleum products from the vehicle to the appropriate tank. Any accidents, spills, overfills, or wrong deliveries are immediately reported to the employee’s supervisor. Equipment Used Tractor and trailer, hose/nozzle, loading rack, wrenches, safety equipment (glasses, gloves, hard hat, shovel, speedy dry), and chock blocks.

Drivers receive training in the use of an IPad that is used to track most aspects of product delivery and DOT regulations.

Approximately 60%-80% of the time is spent driving the transport vehicle in all weather conditions. The remainder of the time is spent unloading and offloading product. Temperatures can vary from below zero to above 90 degrees, depending on the time of year. Since the job involves the delivery of liquid petroleum products there is exposure to fumes from these products. There is exposure to moderate truck and pump noise and vibration while driving.

Physical Requirements Analysis:

• The position requires frequent sitting, occasional walking, and standing.
• There is occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing.
• There is frequent use of the hands/arms to reach, feel, handle, pull or lift.
• There is frequent communication involving both talking and listening.

Weight or Force Moved:

Drivers must be able to pull a delivery hose (a weight of up to 75 lbs. - up to 75 feet an average of 2-5 times daily).

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CDL A Commercial Driver

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