Propane Transport Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are

Meritum Energy is a leading provider of propane, natural gas, diesel, and other mobile energy solutions throughout Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and North Carolina. Known for our unwavering commitment to safety, service excellence, and community partnership, we proudly stand by our company motto: We Sell Service. 

Why Join Us? 

We're committed to supporting our team members with benefits that match our values of safety, service and stability. Here's what you can expect: 

• Competitive hourly wage
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Health and vision insurance 
• Company paid dental insurance
• Company paid AD&D and life insurance 
• Paid time off with rollover hours
• Referral bonus programs 

Job Summary

Pico Propane, a Meritum Energy Holdings Company, is seeking a Propane and Cylinder Delivery Driver to join the team in Fort Lauderdale, FL! This position is responsible for loading, transporting and delivering propane to our residential and commercial customers using a bobtail truck (3,000-5,000-gallon capacity). This is a field-based position supporting the Port St. Lucie area. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Delivers cylinders of various sizes and picks up empty cylinders
• Delivered to all customers on a flatbed truck that may be equipped with a lift gate to assist with loading and unloading cylinders
• Performs all daily functions in a safe manner by adhering to all federal and state codes and regulations, in addition to all safety and operations policies and procedures while utilizing all personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Complies with all city, state, and federal regulations
• Loads, secures, transports, and delivers propane to residential and commercial locations
• Provides a high level of service to customers
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials
• Maintains and completes accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven in compliance with all DOT regulations
• Maintains the operational efficiency of vehicles by monitoring truck maintenance needs, conducting minor repairs and conducting daily DOT truck inspections to ensure maximum vehicle safety 
• Ensures that delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor
• Applies a thorough understanding of the technical concepts, practices and procedures and a general knowledge of industry standards and government regulations related to testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven work experience as a licensed Service Technician
• Advanced knowledge of propane (LP) systems (highly preferred)
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Ability to solve problems and repair equipment on site
• Ability to use a GPS to navigate to customer locations
• Customer service oriented

Education, Certification, Licenses Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CDL
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Hazmat and Tankers endorsements (preferred but not required)
• Propane & Natural Gas Technician Certification: Delivery, Tank Setters, Appliance Connection & Service Technician

Physical, Mental, and Behavioral Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of 10 to 100 lbs. for approximately 90% of the work shift
• Ability to regularly climb in and out of a service motor vehicle, multiple times per work shift
• Good hand eye coordination, arm hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to operate equipment is required, including at night
• Frequent sitting, reaching with hands and arms
• Must be able to speak and hear
• Position is subject to pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and drug and/or alcohol testing, as well as a physical abilities test performed by a company provider
• Must pass pre-employment screening and background check
• Position may require working evening hours and weekends as needed
• Work is normally performed outside where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, fumes, airborne particles and gases is common

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is expected to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Also, whether particular duties or demands listed above or elsewhere are “essential” is a case-by-case determination, depending on the operational realities and staffing at the individual location. For questions about whether a particular function is essential in your particular role, please contact HR at (210) 245-9445.

Meritum Energy Holdings is an equal opportunity employer to all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental ability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam War Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.