Lead Delivery Driver

Dead River Company•Woodstock, VT

20d•Onsite

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. 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.

Requirements

Delivery drivers must be at least 21 years of age.
Class B Commercial Driver's 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.
Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
At least two years of previous delivery driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely, efficiently, and courteously delivers petroleum products to residential and commercial customers.
Maintains customer property and represents Dead River Company in accordance with the Dead River Company pledges and guarantees and co-worker guarantees.
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.
Supports the Delivery Driver Manager as requested which may include assisting with scheduling fleet or bulk plant maintenance.
Supports the Delivery Driver Manager as requested which may include training drivers.
Supports the Delivery Driver Manager as requested which may include maintaining driver qualification files.
Supports the Delivery Driver Manager as requested which may include providing back-up support in the absence of the Delivery Driver Manager.
Supports the Delivery Driver Manager as requested which may include 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.
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.