Service Technician and Bobtail Driver

Bobtail Driver & Service Tech


Job Summary:


The primary function is driving a Bobtail to customer locations, loading and unloading propane and completing associated paperwork. Exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels. Required to drive occasionally in hazardous conditions, including weather, roadside stops and construction sites. Compliance with all DOT, Company and Safety Policies, procedures and practices. Possess CDL with proper endorsements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complies with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Company policies, procedures, and practices, including Safety Rules and Regulations
• Delivers product as instructed by Transportation Manager
• Performs general maintenance on truck during shift, including but not limited to:checking oil and fuel levels. Completes Pre-Trip/Post-Trip procedure and ensures fire extinguisher and truck permit paperwork are on/in the truck
• Provides friendly, courteous, and professional service to customers
• Keeps Transportation Manager informed of any potential customer issues, complaints, spills, leaks, incidents, accidents or injuries
• Completes work as assigned by Transportation Manager.Completes route as assigned in an efficient and safe manner
• Informs Maintenance of any vehicle problems
• Ensures truck and cab are cleaned daily
• Informs Transportation Manager and Logistics Team Leader immediately of any DOT fines, citations, or other relevant issues

Required Experience:

• Possess a CDL B license, with proper endorsements and medical card
• Minimum of one (1) year experience driving a large truck
• Physically capable of using equipment to load and unload Bobtail
• Physically capable to participate in Heavy lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, carrying hoses weighing up to 50 lbs
• Experienced driving in snow, ice, and other hazardous weather conditions
• Provide at least three (3) current job references
• Able to withstand exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels
• Able to communicate effectively in order to take instructions from Transportation Managers, co-workers, and customers.
• Must be competent at math to verify quantities and volumes.
• Must be able to read and understand road signs, instructions, routes and other paperwork
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen test
• Experience as a Bobtail driver is preferred
• Experience as a Propane Service Tech is a must
• Tank setting changeovers
• Tank setting new above-ground install
• General tank maintenance (leveling, painting, etc.)
• Purge propane tanks
• System leak repairs
• Troubleshooting issues with gas distribution systems
• Obtain required permits
• Determine tank location and underground obstacles
• Proper and safe use of crane truck
• Installation of underground propane tanks including cathodic protection
• Installation of copper tubing
• Installation of polyethylene tubing
• Installation of metal pipe
• Knowledge of fittings and fitting applications
• Understand and install 1st and 2nd stage regulators
• Tank to tank transfers
• Communication of consumer safety information
• Identify venting requirements and characteristics

Working Conditions:

• Primarily outside work
• Able to drive for long periods of time
• Physically challenging position
• Frequent stress related work due to transportation delivery logistics and responding to customer issues/concerns
• May be required to work alternative shift, long hours, or on weekends and work additional assigned loads in compliance with DOT regulations