LP Bobtail Driver

MERITUM ENERGY GP LLC•Odessa, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Meritum Energy is a leading provider of propane, natural gas, diesel, and other mobile energy solutions throughout Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and North Carolina. Known for our unwavering commitment to safety, service excellence, and community partnership, we proudly stand by our company motto: We Sell Service. The LP Bobtail Driver is responsible for loading, transporting and delivering propane to our residential and commercial customers using a bobtail truck (3,000-5,000 gallon capacity). Our Drivers are committed to Service, Efficiency and Safety. This position requires a Class A or B CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements. This position will support our Pico Propane & Fuels location in Odessa, Tx.

Requirements

Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps.
Ability to maintain accurate logs and records
Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record
High school diploma or equivalent required
Class A or B CDL license with hazmat/tanker endorsements required
LP-3 certification (required)
Ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 2 years
Position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of 10 to 100 lbs. for approximately 90% of the work shift.
Ability to regularly climb in and out of a commercial motor vehicle, multiple times per work shift
Good hand eye coordination, arm hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to operate equipment is required, including at night.
Frequent sitting, reaching with hands and arms
Must be able to speak and hear
Position is subject to pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and drug and/or alcohol testing, as well as a physical abilities test performed by a company provider
Must pass pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

3+ years tractor and trailer experience in propane and/or fuel distribution business preferred
1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years preferred

Responsibilities

Complies with all city, state, and federal regulations
Loads, secures, transports, and delivers propane to residential and commercial locations
Provides a high level of service to customers
Performs pre and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials
Maintains and completes accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven in compliance with all DOT regulations
Maintains the operational efficiency of vehicles by monitoring truck maintenance needs, conducting minor repairs and conducting daily DOT truck inspections to ensure maximum vehicle safety
Ensures that delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor
Applies a thorough understanding of the technical concepts, practices and procedures and a general knowledge of industry standards and government regulations related to testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points
Performs other related duties as assigned
The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.