Transportation Delivery Driver - Seasonal

Dead River Company•Westbrook, ME

3d•$23 - $35

About The Position

The Transportation Delivery Driver safely, efficiently, and courteously transports petroleum products to company operations and commercial accounts to support a high level of customer satisfaction. The role includes inspecting and maintaining the transport vehicle, loading and delivering products in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy, and using computerized delivery technology. Drivers maintain a clean truck, appropriate tools and safety equipment, a neat appearance, and positive customer relations. They report accidents, spills, overfills, and incorrect deliveries to dispatch or a supervisor. Drivers plan routes and decide whether to make deliveries based on safety and weather conditions, with other decisions made in consultation with dispatch personnel. They frequently interact with customers and colleagues, including dispatchers, service technicians, other drivers, and office personnel. The position is seasonal and is available at several locations in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Approximately 60%–80% of the time is spent driving in all weather conditions; the rest is 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.

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 are 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, 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 promptly load the truck, drive to delivery destinations, and make deliveries in compliance with federal and state regulations and company policy.
Use computerized technology according to company policy.
Maintain a neat personal appearance, including a clean uniform.
Promote positive customer relations and a strong corporate image through clean trucks and safe, courteous driving.
Keep the truck clean and organized, stocked with appropriate tools, fittings, and safety equipment.
Report accidents, spills, overfills, and incorrect deliveries to dispatch or the supervisor.
Plan routes and determine whether deliveries should proceed based on safety and weather conditions.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.