Lead Delivery Driver

Dead River Company • Brunswick, ME

5d

About The Position

Safely, efficiently, and courteously delivers petroleum products to residential
and commercial customers. This position is a primary support to the Delivery
Driver Manager. 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.

Requirements

• Delivery drivers must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least two years of previous delivery 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

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

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.
• This position supports the Delivery Driver Manager as requested which may include one or more of the following: Assisting with scheduling fleet or bulk plant maintenance Training drivers Maintaining driver qualification files Providing back-up support in the absence of the Delivery Driver Manager Leading a driver huddle
• 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 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for employees and scholarships available for employees’ children
• Discounts on our products and services
• Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees