Fuel Delivery Driver

About the Company

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.

Benefits

• 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 and Fuels, a Meritum Energy Holdings company, in Weslaco, TX is seeking a Fuel Delivery Driver who will be responsible for loading, transporting and delivering refined fuels and propane using applicable tractor and trailer in addition to assisting with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer. Our Drivers are committed to Service, Efficiency and Safety. This position requires a Class A or B CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all city, state, and federal regulations
• Loads, secures, transports, delivers and unloads product
• Performs pre and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials
• Applies a thorough understanding of the technical concepts, practices and procedures of industry standards and government regulations related to testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points
• Plans and accomplishes operational assignments that are varied and moderately complex to complex
• Gauges tank volumes and tests product quality and specifications of bulk petroleum products while transporting from remote locations to pipeline injection points using a class eight tractor and a tanker trailer
• 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
• Maintains and completes accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven
• Ensures that delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor
• Assists with hauling equipment on a flatbed trailer
• 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively and efficiently use navigation tools such as GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and records
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision
• Ability to obtain the propane certification within twelve (12) months of employment (if not already certified)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Class A or B CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements required
• Must meet all DOT requirements
• Ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
• No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 2 years
• 3+ years tractor and trailer experience in propane and/or fuel distribution business
• 1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years

Physical 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 80 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, airborne particles and gases is common. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is