Driver I - SEASONAL
About The Position
Pinnacle Propane’s Driver I delivers propane safely and efficiently by bobtail truck to residential and commercial customers. The role supports reliable customer service, safety, regulatory compliance, and propane operations. Drivers inspect and maintain their vehicles, manage delivery records and equipment, respond to safety issues, and may assist with yard and bulk plant work. This is a temporary seasonal position intended to support periods of increased demand. Seasonal employees may work for up to six months unless business needs warrant consideration for conversion to a regular position; conversion is not guaranteed. Scheduling may require flexibility, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue PTO or receive company-sponsored medical benefits unless required by law.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of truck driving experience.
- Valid Class A, B, or C commercial driver's license (CDL).
- Hazmat, tanker, and air brakes endorsements indicated on the license.
- Ability to operate in adverse weather conditions, including off-road.
- Ability to comply with DOT rules and regulations.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, manuals, and reports.
- Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Consistently demonstrate cooperative, team-oriented behavior.
- Safety-conscious approach and understanding of safe work practices in the oil and gas field and on the road.
- Ability to maintain cleanliness, perform minor equipment maintenance, ensure equipment is mechanically sound and in good working order, and report deficiencies to maintenance staff.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of force.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery.
- Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle.
- Ability to receive and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
Nice To Haves
- Oil, gas, or propane experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely load and deliver propane by bobtail truck to residential and commercial locations.
- Fill customer tanks of various sizes, including tanks located indoors or outdoors, using the truck hose.
- Perform daily truck maintenance, verify safety supplies, keep the truck clean and orderly, and report issues to managers.
- Maintain positive customer relationships and meet delivery windows and reliability expectations.
- Conduct and document pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT regulations; report defects immediately.
- Safely connect, disconnect, and transfer propane using proper hose handling, grounding, and bonding procedures.
- Verify customer tank levels, capacity, and system integrity before and after delivery to ensure accurate fills and prevent overfills.
- Use metering and ticketing systems to record delivered gallons and obtain customer signatures or confirmations when required.
- Identify and respond to propane leaks, system irregularities, and safety hazards, including using emergency shutdown procedures when necessary.
- Comply with Hazmat requirements, including placarding, shipping papers, and emergency response information while in transit.
- Navigate delivery routes using routing systems or dispatch instructions and adjust for weather, traffic, or customer needs.
- Provide customers with basic information about propane safety, tank usage, and emergency contacts.
- Ensure proper tank placement clearances and code compliance, with awareness of NFPA 58, when servicing or observing customer systems.
- Participate in on-call or after-hours emergency delivery rotations as required.
- Complete and submit electronic or manual delivery documentation accurately and promptly, aligned with billing and inventory systems.
- Monitor vehicle telemetry or onboard technology, if equipped, to support safe driving, route optimization, and compliance tracking.
- Follow hours-of-service requirements and maintain accurate ELD or paper logs, as applicable.
- Assist with yard and bulk plant operations, including loading propane, inspecting storage tanks, and maintaining facility cleanliness and safety.
- Respond courteously to customer inquiries or concerns in the field while prioritizing safety.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
