Job Summary:
The primary function is driving a Bobtail to customer locations, loading and unloading propane & industrial gases and completing associated paperwork. Exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels. Required to drive occasionally in hazardous conditions, including weather, roadside stops and construction sites. Compliance with all DOT, Company and Safety Policies, procedures and practices. Possess CDL with proper endorsements.
Primary Responsibilities:
Complies with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Company policies, procedures, and practices, including Safety Rules and Regulations
Delivers industrial gases in addition to propane products as instructed by Transportation Manager
Performs general maintenance on truck during shift, including but not limited to:checking oil and fuel levels. Completes Pre-Trip/Post-Trip procedure and ensures fire extinguisher and truck permit paperwork are on/in the truck
Provides friendly, courteous, and professional service to customers
Keeps Transportation Manager informed of any potential customer issues, complaints, spills, leaks, incidents, accidents or injuries
Completes work as assigned by Transportation Manager.Completes route as assigned in an efficient and safe manner
Informs Maintenance of any vehicle problems
Ensures truck and cab are cleaned daily
Informs Transportation Manager and Logistics Team Leader immediately of any DOT fines, citations, or other relevant issues
Required Experience:
Possess a CDL B license, with proper endorsements and medical card
Hazmat endorsement preferred
Minimum of one (1) year experience driving a large truck
Physically capable of using equipment to load and unload Bobtail
Physically capable to participate in Heavy lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, carrying hoses weighing up to 50 lbs
Experienced driving in snow, ice, and other hazardous weather conditions
Provide at least three (3) current job references
Able to withstand exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels
Able to communicate effectively in order to take instructions from Transportation Managers, co-workers, and customers.
Must be competent at math to verify quantities and volumes.
Must be able to read and understand road signs, instructions, routes and other paperwork
Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen test
Experience as a Bobtail driver is preferred
Experience as a Propane Service Tech is a must
Tank setting – changeovers
Tank setting – new above-ground install
General tank maintenance (leveling, painting, etc.)
Purge propane tanks
System leak repairs
Troubleshooting issues with gas distribution systems
Obtain required permits
Determine tank location and underground obstacles
Proper and safe use of crane truck
Installation of underground propane tanks including cathodic protection
Installation of copper tubing
Installation of polyethylene tubing
Installation of metal pipe
Knowledge of fittings and fitting applications
Understand and install 1st and 2nd stage regulators
Tank to tank transfers
Communication of consumer safety information
Identify venting requirements and characteristics
Working Conditions:
Primarily outside work
Able to drive for long periods of time
Physically challenging position
Frequent stress related work due to transportation delivery logistics and responding to customer issues/concerns
May be required to work alternative shift, long hours, or on weekends and work additional assigned loads in compliance with DOT regulations