Delivery Driver Trainee

Dead River Company • Woodstock, VT

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Become a Trusted Advisor. Build a Career You’re Proud Of! $18–$25/hr. based on individual skill set and experience - We offer a career path for a Driver Trainee. Ready to build a career with a company that puts safety, service, and teamwork first? Dead River Company is looking for a dependable, customer-focused Delivery Driver Trainee to join our team. In this role, you’ll deliver petroleum products to residential and commercial customers while representing our company’s longstanding commitment to exceptional service.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old
• One year of prior truck-driving experience preferred
• Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement is part of training
• CETP certification required for propane delivery
• Apprentice oil-burner license required for oil delivery with furnace priming
• Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment/random drug testing
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and excellent customer service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety checks of your delivery vehicle and report needed repairs
• Review your manifest, load your truck, and make safe, efficient deliveries in compliance with federal/state regulations and company policies
• Use established delivery standards focused on safety, customer service, and productivity
• Interact professionally with customers, maintaining respect for their property
• Communicate proactively with dispatchers and routing specialists, reporting customer concerns or delivery obstacles
• Participate actively in team huddles and maintain a neat, professional appearance
• Use the Raven handheld device effectively
• Prime furnaces, perform leak tests, and light pilots for out-of-fuel customers (oil/propane)
• Take part in night and weekend on-call rotations
• Keep your delivery truck organized and stocked with tools and safety gear
• Support other departments when needed through cross-training
• Perform additional duties assigned to support operations

Benefits

• Paid weekly!
• Extensive benefits with competitive premiums for both employees & family
• Company Matched 401K
• Employee Discounts for your home
• Generous sign-on bonus
• 3 weeks paid time off + 8 paid holidays plus 2 floater holidays
• Uniform and boot allowances
• Shortened summer hours
• Veteran's Day paid holiday for active military and veterans
• Wellness reimbursement (gym, exercise classes and more)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for growth & advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees