Propane/Butane Driver (Chicago)

DHT Employee Leasing Company LLC • Berwyn, IL

114d

About The Position

DHT Holdings brings together different organizations with a wide range of synergies. Each company is held to our highest standards of customer service. Companies include: Blumfield Energy, Blumfield Technologies, Blumfield Secure Transport, Kelly Maintenance, Blumfield Sand and Gravel, and Rohr Gas Equipment. DHT Group, based out of Reese, Michigan has been ensuring safety and satisfaction for over 40 years. DHT has facilities in Newport, Sault Ste Marie, and Port Huron and also Bellefontaine, Ohio. DHT has several divisions including Tanker, Fuel Transport, Gravel Train, Flatbed, Van, Excavating, and Landscape Supply. Propane Driver responsibilities are to safely load, transport, and unload propane promptly and efficiently in order to serve DHT customers’ needs in the Chicago, Il/Indianapolis, IN region. This position requires at least one weekend day a week to be worked and does NOT guarantee home nightly. Up to $5000 sign on bonus based on experience.

Requirements

• Licensed CDL Class A license with acceptable MVR
• X endorsement
• 1 year of semi-truck driving experience

Nice To Haves

• 6 months to 1 year of flammable/pressurized fuel commodity experience

Responsibilities

• Attach terminal hoses to the truck connections to pump propane into the tanker
• Use permanent hoses attached to the filling ports or the hoses stored in the truck to unload the tanker
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods
• Complete all 'pre-trip' requirements before each truck run and 'post-trip' requirements at the end of each shift
• Operate a powered industrial vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws
• Transport loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations
• Deftly maneuver truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follow loading crew signals
• Assist with loading and unloading of materials, using specialized equipment when warranted
• Maintain work orders, invoices, shipping bills, and other required paperwork; deliver documentation to appropriate staff
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing at terminals and with Dispatch, Drivers, vendors, and customers
• Facilitate routine service on trucks, report maintenance malfunctions to appropriate parties
• Arrange trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
• Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity for bonus pay (holiday, safety, etc)
• Employee-owned company - Employee Stock Option program
• Paid vacation after 1 year. Paid time off after 90 days.
• Healthcare Insurance (Medical, HSA, Vision, Dental) after 30 days.
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Company provided life insurance (buy-up option also available)
• Legal Shield & ID Theft Protection

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees