Truck Driver Apprentice
About the role
Learn the basics of propane and/or heating oil delivery through structured on-the-job and instructor-led training. Complete online training modules in areas such as safety, security, and hazmat. Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements as well as a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate allowing for operation in interstate commerce. Assist with the delivery of propane and/or heating oil. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, with nearly a 100‑year legacy in customer service, distributing propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products, and marketing natural gas and electricity, serving about 1 million customers across 42 states. The company is guided by three core pillars: Suburban Commitment, SuburbanCares, and Go Green with Suburban Propane.
Responsibilities
- Learn propane and/or heating oil delivery basics via on‑the‑job and instructor‑led training
- Complete online training modules in safety, security, and hazmat
- Obtain a CDL with hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements plus a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate for interstate operation
- Assist with delivery of propane and/or heating oil
Requirements
- Ability to lift and pull equipment weighing 50 to 75 lbs
- Possess exceptional customer service skills
- Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
- Meet English Language Proficiency qualification per 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2): read, speak, and understand English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
- Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements
- Hold a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate for interstate commerce operation
Skills
- Customer service
- Physical ability to handle 50‑75 lb equipment
- Adaptability to outdoor work in varied weather
- English language proficiency for safety and documentation
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility after 30 days)