Delivery Driver
About The Position
Safely, efficiently, and courteously delivers petroleum products to residential and commercial customers. The Delivery Driver position reports to the Delivery Driver Manager and is responsible for delivering petroleum products to residential and commercial customers. The responsibilities of this position will be carried out with particular attention to maintaining customer property and representing Dead River Company in accordance with the Dead River Company pledges and guarantees and co-worker guarantees. Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits- Paid weekly! Health Insurance – Premiums as low as $6 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 assistance for employees and scholarships available for employees’ children Discounts on our products and services Work uniform and, boot and prescriptions safety glasses allowance Paid Training at our very own Dead River Institute Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint. The Ideal Candidate will have A focus on Safety! 1 or more years of experience as a driver preferred CDL with Hazmat endorsement Good driving record Strong Customer Focus and attention to detail Confidence making deliveries in all weather conditions Flexibility to work Saturdays during the heating season
Requirements
- Delivery drivers must be at least 21 years of age.
- At least one year of previous truck driving experience is preferred.
- Class B Commercial Drivers License with hazardous materials endorsement is required.
- CETP training and certification is required to deliver propane.
- Apprentice oil burner license is required for oil delivery drivers who prime furnaces.
- All delivery drivers must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical.
- All delivery drivers are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
- This position requires dependability, commitment to exceptional customer service, ability to work independently, the desire to work as part of a team and a thorough understanding of the Dead River Company brand promise guarantees and pledges.
Nice To Haves
- 1 or more years of experience as a driver preferred
- Good driving record
- Strong Customer Focus and attention to detail
- Confidence making deliveries in all weather conditions
- Flexibility to work Saturdays during the heating season
Responsibilities
- Performs a safety check of the delivery vehicle on a daily basis reporting any items needing repair.
- Safely and productively reviews daily manifest, loads truck, and makes deliveries according to federal and state regulations and company policy.
- Follows all established delivery standards with emphasis on customer service, efficiency and productivity.
- Attends and takes an active role in delivery driver meetings (huddles).
- Effectively communicates with Delivery Center dispatchers and routing specialists.
- Proactively reports any customer concerns encountered or other problems encountered.
- Maintains a neat personal appearance including a clean uniform.
- Attains a thorough understanding and becomes a proficient user of the Raven handheld device.
- Promotes good customer relations by professionally interacting with all customers and by respecting customer property.
- In accordance with Dead River Company pledges and guarantees, maintains a clean and organized truck stocked with appropriate tools and safety equipment.
- Takes responsibility for adhering to truck safety standards.
- Participates in night and weekend on-call schedule.
- Primes furnaces for customers who are out of oil or performs leak test and lights pilot for customers who are out of propane.
- Embraces growth opportunities that involve cross-training or supporting other departments as needed.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health Insurance – Premiums as low as $6 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 assistance for employees and scholarships available for employees’ children
- Discounts on our products and services
- Work uniform and, boot and prescriptions safety glasses allowance
- Paid Training at our very own Dead River Institute
- Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
