Driver I

Pinnacle Propane•Baytown, 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 high standards of safety, reliability, customer service, and regulatory compliance. The role also includes maintaining the delivery vehicle and equipment, supporting yard and bulk plant operations, and responding to customer needs, including after-hours emergency delivery rotations as required.

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 common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
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 and 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 and push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of force.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Fine motor skills sufficient 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 to solve simple and complex problems.

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 by handling the delivery hose and verify tank levels, capacity, and system integrity before and after delivery to ensure accurate fills and prevent overfilling.
Perform daily truck maintenance, verify safety supplies are present, keep the truck clean and orderly, and report equipment issues or deficiencies.
Build positive, courteous relationships with customers and meet delivery windows and reliability expectations.
Conduct and document pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections in accordance with DOT regulations, and promptly report defects.
Safely connect and disconnect equipment and transfer propane using proper hose handling, grounding, and bonding procedures.
Operate 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 performing 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 routes as needed for weather, traffic, or customer needs.
Provide customers with basic information about propane safety, tank use, and emergency contact procedures.
Ensure awareness of proper tank placement clearances and code compliance, including 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 on time, aligning 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 electronic 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 professionally and courteously to customer inquiries or concerns in the field while prioritizing safety.