Dead River Company

Delivery Driver

Dead River Company  •  $30/hr  •  Vermont (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Join Our Team - Find Your Future!

Pay from $24 - $30 an hour based on individual skillset and experience.

Up to $3,000 sign on bonus eligible

Safely, efficiently, and courteously delivers petroleum products to residential and commercial customers. The Delivery Driver position reports to the Delivery Driver Manager and is responsible for delivering petroleum products to residential and commercial customers. The responsibilities of this position will be carried out with particular attention to maintaining customer property and representing Dead River Company in accordance with the Dead River Company pledges and guarantees and co-worker guarantees.

Essential Functions:

  1. Performs a safety check of the delivery vehicle on a daily basis reporting any items needing repair.
  2. Safely and productively reviews daily manifest, loads truck, and makes deliveries according to federal and state regulations and company policy.
  3. Follows all established delivery standards with emphasis on customer service, efficiency and productivity.
  4. Attends and takes an active role in delivery driver meetings (huddles).
  5. Effectively communicates with Delivery Center dispatchers and routing specialists. Proactively reports any customer concerns encountered or other problems encountered.
  6. Maintains a neat personal appearance including a clean uniform.
  7. Attains a thorough understanding and becomes a proficient user of the Raven handheld device.
  8. Promotes good customer relations by professionally interacting with all customers and by respecting customer property.
  9. In accordance with Dead River Company pledges and guarantees, maintains a clean and organized truck stocked with appropriate tools and safety equipment. Takes responsibility for adhering to truck safety standards.
  10. Participates in night and weekend on-call schedule.
  11. Primes furnaces for customers who are out of oil or performs leak test and lights pilot for customers who are out of propane.
  12. Embraces growth opportunities that involve cross-training or supporting other departments as needed.

Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits- Paid weekly!

  • Health Insurance – Premiums as low as $6.41 for full time employees!
  • Dental insurance and Vision Insurance
  • Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance for employees and scholarships available for employees’ children
  • Discounts on our products and services
  • Work uniform and, boot and prescriptions safety glasses allowance
  • Paid Training at our very own Dead River Institute
  • Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint.

Other Tasks:

Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Contacts: Drivers frequently deal with customers and other employees (dispatchers, service technicians, other drivers, and office personnel). These interactions will be timely to allow for appropriate follow through. Drivers will show empathy where appropriate. Customer comments and concerns will be directed to relevant parties to permit timely follow through from relevant parties.

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

The Ideal Candidate will have

  • A focus on Safety!
  • 1 year experience as a driver preferred
  • CDL with Hazmat endorsement preferred, not required
  • Good driving record
  • Strong Customer Focus and attention to detail
  • Confidence making deliveries in all weather conditions
  • Flexibility to work Saturdays during the heating season

Certifications and Testing:

  • Class B Commercial Driver’s License with hazardous materials and tanker endorsement preferred
  • All drivers must be able to pass a DOT Physical
  • All drivers are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
Dead River Company

About Dead River Company

Dead River Company is proud to serve homes and businesses across New England with dependable propane, heating oil, and kerosene deliveries, along with expert equipment maintenance and installation. With our 24/7 emergency no-heat service, our customers can feel confident knowing we'll be there when they need us most.

At Dead River Company, it's our people who set us apart – delivering on a promise each day of integrity, caring and excellence. We offer employment opportunities in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York and are proud to provide industry-leading benefits. If you're looking to work for a successfully growing company, come join our team and find your future!

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
South Portland, Maine
Year Founded
1909
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