Propane Service Technician (CDL B) - Hiring Bonus
Lakes Gas · Watertown, WI · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Job Details
Full‑time position.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service and sales on a local propane route.
- Service, inspect, and install propane tanks, cylinders, and appliances at residential and commercial sites.
- Pump out tanks, remove and relocate tanks, and perform outside equipment inspections.
- Route, secure, and install gas lines and piping; set and install tanks and meters.
- Assist in the upkeep of company vehicles, tools, and plant equipment.
- Deliver propane to customer accounts for branch locations as needed.
- Participate in a compensated on‑call rotation and work in extreme weather conditions.
Requirements
- Valid Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements (or ability to obtain) and no air‑brake restrictions.
- Clean driving record verifiable by a Federal Motor Vehicle Report.
- Pass a DOT physical and maintain a Federal DOT medical card.
- Accurately perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to read, write, and clearly communicate.
- Detail all service work performed in company work orders.
- Comply with federal drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- Operate and maintain handheld tablets.
- DOT Hazmat training and maintenance every three years.
- Knowledge of NPFA 54 related to gas piping and appliance installation, including combustion air and flue‑gas venting requirements.
- Maintain compliance with all DOT requirements.
- Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, lift up to 75 lb, pull delivery hoses, and bend, climb, reach, and rotate as needed.
- Perform filling, loading, securing, and delivering propane cylinders or bulk.
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- Paid time off.
- Health insurance for employees and their families with employer contributions.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending account.
- Pet insurance.
- Referral incentives.
- 401(k) profit sharing/match.
- Product discounts and more.
- Sign‑on bonus totaling $3,000:
- $1,000 after three months of employment and achieving a Class B license with Tanker and Hazardous endorsements.
- $2,000 after six months of employment, provided the employee remains employed and in good standing at the time of payout.