Service Technician/Delivery Driver
ThompsonGas · Minong, WI · 1 mo ago
Full-time
Hybrid role combining propane delivery and service-technician duties for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Responsibilities
- Complete daily propane deliveries 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, maneuver, and position propane tanks at customer sites using appropriate lifting equipment.
- Dig trenches for underground propane lines to local-code depth and distance.
- Cut, measure, and install propane lines, connecting them to tanks and appliances with proper fittings.
- Inspect all connections for leaks using detection tools and perform pressure tests to ensure system integrity.
- Explain installation details, propane usage, and safety procedures to customers; address concerns.
- Interact professionally with customers regarding deliveries, schedules, and emergency requests.
- Comply with DOT and state hazardous-materials transportation regulations.
- Educate customers on safe propane practices and perform prefill inspections.
- Wear required safety gear and report safety concerns or incidents immediately.
- Maintain knowledge of propane handling procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Obey traffic laws and follow transportation procedures; read maps and follow directions.
- Verify inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Drive vehicles under three tons to transport materials to specified destinations.
- Maintain vehicle logs, cargo records, and billing statements per regulations.
- Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment (gas, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes).
- Report mechanical problems and perform emergency repairs (e.g., changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses).
- Report delays, accidents, or traffic situations using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Valid CDL-A or CDL-B with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements (preferred; 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 interaction with customers.
- 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.