Delivery Driver - Seasonal - Part-Time

Delivery Driver - Seasonal - Part-Time

Safely, efficiently, and courteously deliver petroleum products to residential and commercial customers. The Part-Time Delivery Driver position reports to the Delivery Driver Manager and is responsible for delivering petroleum products to residential and commercial customers. The responsibilities of this position will be carried out with particular attention to maintaining customer property and representing Dead River Company in accordance with the Dead River Company pledges and guarantees and co-worker guarantees.

Highly competitive compensation and industry leading benefits - paid weekly! Home every night, paid holidays that occur while you are working, employee discounts, work uniform and, boot and prescriptions safety glasses allowance, volunteerism benefit, opportunities at several locations in MA, ME, NH, NY and VT.

Essential Functions : Performs a safety check of the delivery vehicle on a daily basis reporting any items needing repair, safely and productively reviews daily manifest, loads truck, and makes deliveries according to federal and state regulations and company policy.

Other tasks : Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Contacts : Drivers frequently deal with customers and other employees (dispatchers, service technicians, other drivers, and office personnel). These interactions will be timely to allow for appropriate follow through. Drivers will show empathy where appropriate. Customer comments and concerns will be directed to relevant parties to permit timely follow through from relevant parties.

Education : A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience : Delivery drivers must be at least 21 years of age. At least one year of previous truck driving experience is preferred.

Certification and Testing : Class B Commercial Drivers License with hazardous materials endorsement is required. CETP training and certification is required to deliver propane. Apprentice oil burner license is required for oil delivery drivers who prime furnaces. All delivery drivers must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical. All delivery drivers are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Equipment Used : Delivery vehicle and hose / nozzle, loading rack, priming equipment, wrenches, safety equipment (glasses, gloves, hard hat, shovel, speedy dry), and chock blocks. Decisions Made : The driver makes decisions regarding route planning and whether to make a delivery based on safety issues and weather concerns.

Other Attributes Required : This position requires dependability, commitment to exceptional customer service, ability to work independently, the desire to work as part of a team and a thorough understanding of the Dead River Company brand promise guarantees and pledges.

Work Environment : About 50% of the time is spent working outside making deliveries in all weather conditions. Temperatures can vary from below zero to above 90 degrees, depending on the time of year. Since the job involves the delivery of liquid petroleum products there is exposure to fumes from these products. There is exposure to moderate truck and pump noise and vibration while driving.

Physical Requirements Analysis : The position requires frequent standing, walking, and sitting. There is occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing. There is frequent use of the hands / arms to reach, feel, handle, or pull. There is frequent communication involving both talking and listening. Drivers must be able to pull a delivery hose (a weight of up to 75 lbs. - up to 150 feet an average of 30 times daily). Occasionally the employee is asked to help move heavier objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs.