Bobtail Driver

Job Summary:

The primary function is driving a Bobtail to customer locations, loading and unloading propane 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 product 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

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

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

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