Transportation Delivery Driver - Seasonal

Dead River Company•Westbrook, ME

About The Position

The Transportation Delivery Driver safely, efficiently, and courteously transports petroleum products to company operations and commercial accounts while supporting customer satisfaction. The role includes inspecting the transport vehicle, reporting repair needs, loading and delivering products in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy, and using computerized technology to document and track deliveries. Drivers maintain a clean truck, personal appearance, and professional customer relations, and promptly report accidents, spills, overfills, and incorrect deliveries. This seasonal position involves driving a tractor-trailer in all weather conditions for approximately 60%–80% of working time, with the remaining time spent unloading and offloading product. Work may involve temperatures below zero to above 90 degrees, petroleum-product fumes, and moderate truck and pump noise and vibration. The physical duties include frequent sitting and hand/arm use, occasional walking and standing, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. Drivers must pull a delivery hose weighing up to 75 pounds for up to 75 feet, an average of 2–5 times daily. The listed compensation is $23.32 to $34.99 per hour, depending on experience. The job offers paid weekly compensation and a range of benefits, including insurance, retirement plan matching, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and allowances for work clothing and safety items.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements is required.
CETP training and certification is required to transport propane.
Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
Must be dependable, committed to exceptional customer service, able to work independently, and willing to work as part of a team.
Must be able to pull a delivery hose weighing up to 75 pounds for up to 75 feet, an average of 2–5 times daily.

Nice To Haves

Previous truck driving experience is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect the transport vehicle daily and report items needing repair to dispatch.
Safely and timely load the truck, drive to delivery destinations, and make deliveries according to federal and state regulations and company policy.
Use computerized technology according to company policy, including an iPad to track product delivery and DOT regulations.
Maintain a neat personal appearance, including a clean uniform.
Promote customer relations and a high standard of corporate image through clean trucks and safe, courteous driving.
Keep the truck clean and organized and stocked with appropriate tools, fittings, and safety equipment.
Report accidents, spills, overfills, and wrong deliveries to the dispatcher or supervisor.
Plan routes and decide whether to make a delivery based on safety issues and weather concerns, consulting dispatch personnel as appropriate.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.