Driver I

0b47c702-7c3b-4e77-bc67-56daf2b2cb17•Wylie, TX

About The Position

Pinnacle Propane provides propane fuel and related equipment to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers, including the sale and lease of propane storage tanks. The Driver I safely and efficiently delivers propane to customer locations while upholding standards for safety, reliability, customer service, and regulatory compliance. The role delivers propane by bobtail truck, services customer tanks, inspects and maintains the vehicle and equipment, and completes delivery and compliance documentation. Drivers interact professionally with customers, support yard and bulk plant operations, and may participate in on-call or after-hours emergency delivery rotations. The position requires compliance with Department of Transportation and hazardous-material regulations, as well as safe operation in adverse weather and off-road conditions. Pinnacle Propane describes its work as supporting residential, commercial, and industrial propane solutions and emphasizes safety, reliability, customer service, innovation, sustainability, and community involvement.

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 abide by DOT rules and regulations.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, manuals, and reports.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Consistently demonstrate cooperative, team-oriented behavior.
Safety-conscious understanding of safe work practices for operating in the oil and gas field and on the road.
Ability to maintain equipment cleanliness and perform minor maintenance, ensure equipment is mechanically sound and in good working order, and report deficiencies.
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.
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery.
Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle.
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
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 by connecting the truck hose to the tank, including tanks located indoors or outdoors.
Perform daily truck maintenance, verify safety supplies, keep the truck clean and orderly, and report issues requiring repair.
Maintain positive, friendly working relationships with customers and meet delivery windows and reliability expectations.
Conduct and document pre-trip, en route, and post-trip bobtail inspections in accordance with DOT regulations; promptly report defects.
Safely connect, disconnect, and transfer propane using appropriate hose handling, grounding, and bonding procedures.
Verify customer tank levels, capacity, and system integrity before and after delivery to ensure accurate fills and prevent overfilling.
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 carrying out emergency shutdown procedures when necessary.
Comply with Hazmat requirements, including proper 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 use, and emergency contact procedures.
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 systems, 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.
Represent the company professionally and respond courteously to field customer inquiries or concerns while prioritizing safety.
Maintain equipment cleanliness, perform minor maintenance, ensure equipment is mechanically sound and in good working order, and report deficiencies to maintenance staff.