Truck Driver Apprentice

Suburban Propane•Wilmington, VT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Suburban Propane is seeking individuals for its industry-leading Delivery Driver Apprentice Program, offering a career with purpose that fosters skill development and contributes to a successful team. This full-time, company-paid training program provides a detailed curriculum and extensive on-the-job training, equipping apprentices with the necessary tools for a rewarding career. Upon completion, participants will obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements, preparing them to become local Delivery Drivers. Suburban Propane, a publicly traded master limited partnership headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, has been in the customer service business since 1928. It operates as a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil, and related products and services. The company also markets natural gas and electricity and invests in low carbon fuel alternatives, serving approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial, and agricultural customers through about 700 locations across 42 states. Suburban Propane is expanding its national footprint and is committed to a sustainable, clean energy future, guided by its core pillars: Suburban Commitment, SuburbanCares, and Go Green with Suburban Propane.

Requirements

Ability to lift and pull equipment that weighs 50 to 75 lbs.
Possess exceptional customer service skills
Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
Must be able to satisfy the English Language Proficiency qualification requirements in 49 CFR §391.11(b)(2) by responding to official inquiries and understanding highway traffic signs and signals in the English language. This includes the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Ability to pass background checks and drug screens as part of the pre-employment hiring process

Responsibilities

Learn the basics of propane and/or heating oil delivery through structured on-the-job and instructor led training
Complete online training modules in areas such as safety, security, and hazmat
Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements as well as a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate allowing for operation in interstate commerce
Assist with the delivery of propane and/or heating oil