Propane Delivery Driver (CDL B) - Hiring Bonus
Family owned for over 60 years, Lakes Gas is among the largest propane providers in the Midwest. At each of our 60+ locations we operate with a small‑town, local feel, with employees who live in the communities they serve. Join our winning team as a Delivery Driver on a local route (home every night) with a Class B CDL position. Primary responsibilities include delivering propane, propane tanks and cylinders to residential and commercial sites while providing first‑in‑class customer service. Candidates must possess a minimum Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker and hazardous endorsements (or be able to obtain them) and must carry a DOT medical examiner’s card. The role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and includes maintenance and upkeep of company and customer equipment, as well as plant maintenance activities.
Responsibilities
- Deliver propane, propane tanks, and cylinders to residential and commercial sites.
- Provide first‑in‑class customer service during deliveries.
- Maintain and upkeep company and customer equipment.
- Perform plant maintenance activities as needed.
- Inspect vehicle and notify supervisor of needed equipment, supplies, or routine maintenance.
- Operate and maintain handheld tablets for delivery documentation.
- Fill, load, secure, and deliver propane cylinders or bulk shipments.
- Pull delivery hose and perform related safety checks.
Requirements
- Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements (or ability to obtain them) without air‑brake restrictions.
- Clean driving record verifiable by a Federal Motor Vehicle Report.
- Pass a DOT physical and maintain a Federal DOT medical card.
- Ability to read, write, and clearly communicate in English.
- Compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- Safety‑conscious and customer‑service oriented.
- Ability to operate and maintain handheld tablets.
- DOT Hazmat training and renewal every three years; maintain compliance with all DOT requirements.
- Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, lift up to 75 lb, pull delivery hose, and bend, climb, reach, and rotate as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- Full benefits package including health insurance for employees and families with employer contributions, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
- Pet insurance.
- Referral incentives.
- 401(k) profit‑sharing and matching.
- Product discounts.
- $3,000 sign‑on bonus (receive $1,000 after 3 months of employment and a Class B license with tanker and hazardous endorsements; an additional $2,000 after 6 months, provided you remain employed and in good standing).
- Paid time off.
Pay
$25.00 per hour to $27.00 per hour
Schedule
Full‑time