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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
The Propane (LP) Bobtail Driver will play a crucial role in providing propane deliveries to our commercial and residential customers in a safe and efficient manner, with a key focus on customer satisfaction. In addition to fuel delivery, this unique opportunity will also include responsibilities with the installation, repair, and maintenance of propane/fuel equipment.

To ensure success, one must have a willingness to multitask, a passion for customer service and the aspiration to be involved with building a local business. This will require excellent communication skills, a positive attitude in the face of challenges and the ability to execute on identified solutions. Above all else, personal safety and the safety of our customers must take on the highest priority.

This position will support our Pico Propane and Fuels location in Weslaco, TX.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complies with all city, state, and federal regulations
• Loads, secures, transports, and delivers propane to residential and commercial locations
• 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
• Upholds excellent company representation standards and equipment presentation
• Works to exceed customer expectations through effective communication and service
• Ensures customer safety through prefill inspections, awareness and system testing, as required
• 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 Fuel Delivery Driver (highly preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of propane and refined fuel systems (preferred)
• Ability to obtain a TXRRC propane delivery certification within three (3) months of employment (if not already certified - required)
• Willingness to learn and grow
• To uphold a customer culture that continually strives to exceed expectations
• Support growth and retention efforts
• Ability to solve problems and repair equipment on site
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Service oriented

Education, Certification, Licenses Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Class A or B CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements required
• Propane (LP) certification (highly preferred but not required)
• Ability to effectively and efficiently use navigation tools such as GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps
• Ability to maintain accurate driving and service logs and records
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

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 commercial 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 and gases is common. airborne particles

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) 876-3560.

Pico Propane and Fuels 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.