Delivery Driver
About The Position
Ready to build a career with a company that puts safety, service, and teamwork first? Dead River Company is looking for dependable, customer-focused Delivery Drivers 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. Why Dead River Company? * A respected, community-focused company with a reputation for safety and service * Supportive teams and opportunities for growth, including cross-training * Competitive pay, excellent benefits, and consistent, year-round work
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- At least 21 years old
- one year of prior truck-driving experience preferred
- Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement required
- 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
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions (from below zero to above 90°F)
- Exposure to petroleum fumes, truck/pump noise, and vibration
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, and communication
- Ability to pull a delivery hose weighing up to 75 lbs. for up to 150 feet—about 30 times per day
- Occasionally lift or help move items over 75 lbs.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
