LP Transport Driver

The Propane/Refined Fuel Delivery Bobtail Driver is responsible for loading, transporting and delivering propane and refined fuel to our residential and commercial customers using a bobtail truck (3,000-5,000 gallon capacity). Our Bobtail Drivers are committed to Service, Efficiency and Safety.

This position will support our Pico Propane and Fuels location in Odessa, Tx.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complies with all city, state, and federal regulations
• Loads, secures, transports, and delivers propane to residential and commercial locations
• Provides a high level of service to customers
• Performs pre and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials
• Maintains and completes accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven in compliance with all DOT regulations
• Maintains the operational efficiency of vehicles by monitoring truck maintenance needs, conducting minor repairs and conducting daily DOT truck inspections to ensure maximum vehicle safety
• Ensures that delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor
• Applies a thorough understanding of the technical concepts, practices and procedures and a general knowledge of industry standards and government regulations related to testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and records
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record
• Ability to obtain the required certifications for LP delivery through the TXRRC within 30 - 90 days of employment

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Class A CDL license with hazmat/tanker endorsements required
• Propane certification (highly preferred, but not required)
• Ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
• No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 2 years
• 3+ years tractor and trailer experience in propane and/or fuel distribution business (preferred)
• 1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years (preferred)

Physical, Mental, and Behavioral Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of 10 to 100 lbs. for approximately