Compensation: Hourly pay is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications. For the purpose of this role, the hourly rate opportunity is: PAY - $27.00 to $35.00
Benefits:
- Employee Discount on gasoline, and residential propane and oil
- 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Employee discounts
- Paid Time Off
Job Summary:
This position is accountable for the safe, efficient, timely, and courteous delivery of one or more energy products: fuel oil, diesel fuel, off-road diesel fuel, gasoline, and propane. In quieter times of business, drivers also assist in meter reading, tank setting, fleet reconditioning, and maintenance of company-owned and operated properties.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Efficiently delivers distillates and propane as directed by the distribution office team, observing all applicable safety practices and company regulations in the performance of duties.
- Performs “return to service” duties that include leak checks and relighting of appliances (propane), and prime/starts (oil).
- Maintains a daily respectful, timely dialogue with the office staff and Distribution Manager/Operations Manager.
- Inspects and maintains delivery trucks, including:
- Thorough, regular pre-trip inspections as required by state and Federal agencies (DOT, FMCSA), to be documented along with any other truck issues in the company’s fleet management software.
- Paperwork (e.g. inspection stickers/reports, registrations, hazmat permits, insurance cards, shipping papers).
- Regular interior and exterior cleaning.
- Monthly meter creep testing (propane).
- Daily emergency shutoff testing (propane).
- Maintains and submits accurate reports and customer payments.
- Participates in regular safety and operations meetings, proposing ideas for improving delivery processes.
- Executes on the safety strategy defined by the company management team.
- Uses Personal Protective Equipment when applicable (e.g. masks, goggles, face shields, gloves, and boots).
- Provides customer service support for delivery matters as necessary, either in person or by involving other members of the distribution team.
- Keeps the office team and Distribution Manager/Operations Manager informed on delivery or customer situations that arise.
- Assists in off-season tasks such as fleet reconditioning, meter reading, tank setting, and landscaping/maintenance of company properties.
- Executes other tasks and duties assigned by the Distribution Manager/Operations Manager.
Leadership, Education and Training Requirements:
- A complete commitment to safety, for self, team, and the customer.
- Driven to meet and exceed customer satisfaction expectations, including timely issue resolution and proactive customer outreach.
- Concise, effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to work well independently, and as part of a larger team, to drive positive results.
- Strong time management skills, including the prioritization of necessary tasks to accomplish the desired result.
- Flexibility to adapt to constantly changing situations, driven by climate, geography, and business need.
- Comfort in driving through a wide variety of weather conditions.
