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$18–$25/hr. based on individual skill set and experience - We offer a career path for a Driver Trainee.
Ready to build a career with a company that puts safety, service, and teamwork first? Dead River Company is looking for a dependable, customer-focused Delivery Driver Trainee to join our team. In this role, you’ll deliver petroleum products to residential and commercial customers while representing our company’s longstanding commitment to exceptional service.
Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits - Paid weekly!
- Extensive benefits with competitive premiums for both employees & family
- Company Matched 401K
- Employee Discounts for your home
- Generous sign-on bonus
- 3 weeks paid time off + 8 paid holidays plus 2 floater holidays
- Uniform and boot allowances
- Shortened summer hours
- Veteran's Day paid holiday for active military and veterans
- Wellness reimbursement (gym, exercise classes and more)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity for growth & advancement
What You'll Do:
As a Delivery Driver, you’ll play a vital role in keeping homes and businesses fueled. Your responsibilities will include:
Daily Operations:
Conduct daily safety checks of your delivery vehicle and report needed repairs
Review your manifest, load your truck, and make safe, efficient deliveries in compliance with federal/state regulations and company policies
Use established delivery standards focused on safety, customer service, and productivity
Customer Service and Communication:
Interact professionally with customers, maintaining respect for their property
Communicate proactively with dispatchers and routing specialists, reporting customer concerns or delivery obstacles
Participate actively in team huddles and maintain a neat, professional appearance
Technical and On Call Responsibilities:
Use the Raven handheld device effectively
Prime furnaces, perform leak tests, and light pilots for out-of-fuel customers (oil/propane)
Take part in night and weekend on-call rotations
Keep your delivery truck organized and stocked with tools and safety gear
Team Collaboration:
Support other departments when needed through cross-training
Perform additional duties assigned to support operations
What You Bring:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience: At least 21 years old; one year of prior truck-driving experience preferred
Licensing: Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement is part of training
CETP certification required for propane delivery
Apprentice oil-burner license required for oil delivery with furnace priming
Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment/random drug testing
Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and excellent customer service
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Work Environment:
Work outdoors in all weather conditions (from below zero to above 90°F)
Exposure to petroleum fumes, truck/pump noise, and vibration
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, and communication
Ability to pull a delivery hose weighing up to 75 lbs. for up to 150 feet—about 30 times per day
Occasionally lift or help move items over 75 lbs.
How You'll Succeed:
You make safety your priority, communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and enjoy working in a hands-on, customer-focused environment.