Propane Delivery Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

POSITION:                           PROPANE BOBTAIL DRIVER

JOB STATUS:                      FULL-TIME

FLSA:                                     NON-EXEMPT

SUMMARY

OF RESPONSIBILITIES:    Professionally represents the company in the field with optimum customer service orientation.  Primary responsibility is to serve the customer by delivering propane in a safe and efficient manner, drive with utmost safety, and care for delivery truck in responsible manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Delivery of LPG in a safe and efficient manner to the customer scheduled for that period. Deliveries shall be maintained so that customers will not run out of fuel. All deliveries shall be in accordance with Company credit policies.

2.       Visually inspect all ASME storage tank installations to be sure that they are safe and that there are no code violations prior to pumping product. Ensure that all valves are properly secured after pumping product. Report any defective or sub-standard equipment to the Manager immediately.

3.       Ensure that the delivery truck is properly equipped for deliveries and perform a pre-trip inspection prior to leaving yard. Report any defective or sub-standard equipment to the Manager immediately.

4.       Respond to gas odor, out of gas and poor pressure calls. Perform pressure safety checks and reestablish service.

5.       Account for Inventory and delivery tickets.

6.       Meet established performance standards.

7.       Reconciles cash from the day’s receipts and prepares the batch for the Office Manager or Manager to sign off.

8.       Collection of accounts receivable from customers served whenever possible and when required to do so by the retail office staff. Disconnect and lock-off tanks due to lack of payment or move outs.                              

9.       Shall accurately complete and maintain all records and paperwork as required by Company policy and by the Manager.

10.   Must safely operate the delivery vehicle in accordance with all laws and regulations and perform proper vehicle maintenance checks as required by company policies and procedures and applicable regulations.

11.   Shall at all times observe all safety policies and regulations as required by the company and by law and shall never make a delivery in an unsafe manner or into an unsafe installation.

12.   Performance of routine maintenance tasks, including oil changes, tire rotations, transmission maintenance, battery maintenance, brakes, water pumps, belts, alternator and headlight and taillight repair, tune ups, and other routine repairs and maintenance on our fleet of trucks and pick-ups.

13.   Ensure all truck inspections are complete including but not limited to daily, monthly, quarterly inspections and annual tanker test and inspection report.

14.   Drive and deliver in all types of weather conditions. Install chains on truck as needed.

15.   Keep company truck clean (wash truck every other week), organized, stock with all necessary paperwork, filled with gas, water, oil, brake fluid etc.

16.   Shall become job certified under the propane educational and training program.

17.   Perform other activities as assigned by the Manager during off seasons such as helping set tanks, paint tanks, purge tanks, and other similar duties.

18.   Shall become proficient in company customer service philosophy and ensure all job activities are performed accordingly.

19.   Shall at all times maintain a neat and presentable appearance and shall treat all customers and fellow employees with courtesy and respect.

20.   You will be expected to clean and maintain the work environment to ensure equipment longevity and workplace safety.

21.   Attend monthly safety meetings.

22.   Required to be available for on-call duties.

23.   Maintains Commercial Class A or B Driver’s License with Hazardous Materials, Tank Vehicle Endorsements and Air Brake Certification in good status.

EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SET:

Prefer prior LPG delivery experience

Commercial Class A or B driver’s license with Hazardous Material, Tank Vehicle Endorsements and Air Brake Certification required.

Clean DMV record.

Able to work and drive in adverse weather conditions.

Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Mechanical ability required.

Able to use basic mathematical and computer skills.

Must be detail-oriented and able to keep accurate and complete records.

Must be or become familiar with Title 8 and NFPA 58.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

                The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not in order of importance or intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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