Delivery Driver Trainee

Description

Become a Trusted Advisor. Build a Career You’re Proud Of!

$18–$25/hr. based on individual skill set and experience - We offer a career path for a Driver Trainee.

Ready to build a career with a company that puts safety, service, and teamwork first? Dead River Company is looking for a dependable, customer-focused Delivery Driver Trainee to join our team. In this role, you’ll deliver petroleum products to residential and commercial customers while representing our company’s longstanding commitment to exceptional service.

Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits - Paid weekly!

• Extensive benefits with competitive premiums for both employees & family

• 401K with company match

• Employee Discounts for your home

• Generous sign-on bonus

• 3 weeks paid time off + 10 paid holidays

• Uniform and boot allowances

• Shortened summer hours

• Veteran's Day paid holiday for active military and veterans

• Tuition reimbursement

• Opportunity for growth & advancement

What You'll Do:

As a Delivery Driver, you’ll play a vital role in keeping homes and businesses fueled. Your responsibilities will include:

Daily Operations:

• Conduct daily safety checks of your delivery vehicle and report needed repairs

• Review your manifest, load your truck, and make safe, efficient deliveries in compliance with federal/state regulations and company policies

• Use established delivery standards focused on safety, customer service, and productivity

Customer Service and Communication:

• Interact professionally with customers, maintaining respect for their property

• Communicate proactively with dispatchers and routing specialists, reporting customer concerns or delivery obstacles

• Participate actively in team huddles and maintain a neat, professional appearance

Technical and On Call Responsibilities:

• Use the Raven handheld device effectively

• Prime furnaces, perform leak tests, and light pilots for out-of-fuel customers (oil/propane)

• Take part in night and weekend on-call rotations

• Keep your delivery truck organized and stocked with tools and safety gear

Team Collaboration:

• Support other departments when needed through cross-training

• Perform additional duties assigned to support operations

What You Bring:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Experience: At least 21 years old; one year of prior truck-driving experience preferred

• Licensing: Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement is part of training

• CETP certification required for propane delivery

• Apprentice oil-burner license required for oil delivery with furnace priming

• Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment/random drug testing

• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and excellent customer service

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Environment:

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions (from below zero to above 90°F)

• Exposure to petroleum fumes, truck/pump noise, and vibration

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, and communication

• Ability to pull a delivery hose weighing up to 75 lbs. for up to 150 feet—about 30 times per day

• Occasionally lift or help move items over 75 lbs.

How You'll Succeed:

You make safety your priority, communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and enjoy working in a hands-on, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• CDL B Commercial Driver

Equal Opportunity Employer

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