Oil Delivery Driver Trainee

Dead River Company•Woodstock, VT

13d•$17 - $26

About The Position

Dead River Company is hiring a dependable, customer-focused Delivery Driver Trainee to deliver petroleum products to residential and commercial customers. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and courteous deliveries and represents the company’s commitment to exceptional service. The position reports to the Delivery Driver Manager. The driver performs daily vehicle safety checks, reviews the delivery manifest, loads the truck, and completes deliveries in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy. Drivers use a Raven handheld device, communicate with dispatchers and routing specialists, maintain a clean and properly equipped truck, and provide professional customer service while respecting customer property. The role also includes priming furnaces for customers who are out of oil or leak-testing and lighting pilots for customers who are out of propane, participating in night and weekend on-call coverage, and supporting other departments as needed.

Requirements

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.
An apprentice oil burner license is required for oil delivery drivers who prime furnaces.
Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Safety-focused, clear communication, calm under pressure, and comfortable in a hands-on, customer-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
At least one year of previous truck driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a daily delivery-vehicle safety check and report items needing repair.
Review the daily manifest, load the truck, and make deliveries safely and productively in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy.
Follow delivery standards emphasizing customer service, efficiency, and productivity.
Attend and actively participate in delivery driver meetings and huddles.
Communicate effectively with dispatchers and routing specialists, proactively reporting customer concerns and other problems.
Maintain a neat personal appearance and clean uniform.
Learn and use the Raven handheld device proficiently.
Build positive customer relations through professional interactions and respect for customer property.
Keep the truck clean and organized and stocked with appropriate tools and safety equipment; adhere to truck safety standards.
Participate in the night and weekend on-call schedule.
Prime furnaces for customers who are out of oil, or leak-test and light pilots for customers who are out of propane.
Pursue cross-training and support other departments as needed.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $17.41–$26.11 per hour depending on experience; paid weekly.
Benefits with competitive premiums for employees and family.
401(k) with company match.
Employee discounts for the home.
Sign-on bonus.
Three weeks of paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
Uniform and boot allowances.
Shortened summer hours.
Veteran’s Day paid holiday for active military members and veterans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Opportunity for growth and advancement.