Service Technician/Delivery Driver

Hybrid role combining propane delivery and service-technician mentorship under local leadership.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily propane deliveries to residential, commercial, and industrial customers following a pre-determined route; communicate route changes or issues to manager.
• Record deliveries, meter readings, and tank percentages accurately via tablet.
• Inspect, paint, and repair company-owned propane tanks.
• Transport, lift, and position propane tanks at customer sites using company vehicles and appropriate equipment.
• Excavate trenches for underground propane lines to local-code depth and distance.
• Cut, measure, and install propane piping, connecting tanks to appliances with proper fittings.
• Perform leak detection and pressure tests on all connections to ensure system integrity.
• Explain installation details, propane usage, and safety procedures to customers; address concerns.
• Interact professionally with customers regarding delivery schedules, emergency requests, and general inquiries.
• Comply with DOT and state hazardous-materials transportation regulations; educate customers on safe propane practices.
• Conduct prefill inspections, wear required safety gear, and report safety concerns or incidents immediately.
• Maintain knowledge of propane handling and emergency response protocols.
• Obey traffic laws and follow transportation procedures; read maps and follow geographic directions.
• Verify inventory loads against shipping papers; maintain vehicle logs, cargo records, and billing statements.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment (gas, oil, tires, lights, brakes); report mechanical issues.
• Perform emergency repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, or spark plugs.
• Report delays, accidents, or transportation situations to base or other vehicles using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

Requirements

• Valid CDL-A or CDL-B with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements (or ability to obtain; CDL scholarship opportunities available).
• Clean driving record and ability to pass DOT physical examinations.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform minor vehicle maintenance checks.
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in various weather conditions.
• Availability for on-call rotations, including evenings and weekends.
• Previous propane experience not required.