Transport Driver (Class A)

Lakes Gas Co•Hermantown, MN

About The Position

Lakes Gas Co. is hiring a Transport Driver to provide customer service and deliver propane to commercial accounts and residential homes. The role also includes sales, maintenance and inspection of company property and equipment, and upkeep of tanks. It is a DOT-regulated position subject to applicable drug and alcohol policies and procedures, DOT regulations, state and local laws, and NFPA Pamphlets 54 and 58. Drivers must maintain the required commercial driver’s license and endorsements, a current DOT medical card, and compliance with company and regulatory safety requirements. The role involves working in extreme weather, rotating on-call status, long-distance driving, repeated climbing in and out of the truck cab, and some heavy lifting. Pay is commission-based for miles driven and gallons delivered; non-driving terminal wait time and truck maintenance are paid hourly. A competitive benefits package is available, and the position offers an opportunity for growth.

Requirements

Read, interpret, and understand English-language task procedures, shipping papers, product labels, work orders, and informational and warning signage; reading ability is verified by a test.
Accurately perform basic mathematical calculations; this is verified by a test.
Communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
Have computer skills useful for maintaining client databases and product inventories, and be capable of adapting to electronic data-processing equipment.
Be dependable and reliable, and able to adjust schedules to meet manager requirements and requests.
Hold a valid state driver's license and a valid Class A commercial driver's license with HAZMAT and tanker endorsements and no air-brake restrictions.
Hold a valid Department of Transportation physical examination certification/current DOT medical card.
Complete Department of Transportation HAZMAT training every three years.
Have no moving violations for reckless driving or operating under the influence.
Undergo an annual motor vehicle record review to determine qualification to operate a commercial motor vehicle under applicable FMCSA regulations.
Qualify for insurability by the company's insurance carrier.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing under DOT and company policies.
Be safety-conscious and have customer-service skills, strong mechanical aptitude, good math skills, and good driving skills.
Be able to lift and pull delivery hose, climb in and out of the truck cab, drive long distances, and perform some heavy lifting.
Comply with applicable commercial motor vehicle traffic-violation reporting requirements, including required reporting to the employer and licensing state.

Responsibilities

Deliver propane fuel to commercial accounts and residential homes.
Provide customer service and sales.
Maintain and inspect company properties, tanks, equipment, and other assets; perform installation and upkeep projects.
Follow DOT regulations, state and local laws, NFPA Pamphlets 54 and 58, and applicable drug and alcohol policies.
Work rotating on-call assignments and adjust schedules to meet manager requirements and requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report qualifying traffic incidents or violations to the Branch Manager as specified, and comply with required traffic-violation reporting obligations.