CDL A Regional Propane Delivery Driver in Kent, WA at Drive My Way

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

Are you looking for an exciting career with a nationally known company and industry leader? AmeriGas Propane, the largest distributor of propane in the United States, is searching for an energetic person to join us as an ACE Regional Over-the-Road Delivery Representative.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $30.00
• Average Annual Pay: $44,000-$59,000
• Average of 40-60 hours weekly
• Overtime pay after 40 hours worked at time and a half
• $5,000 sign-on bonus – $2,500 paid after 90 days and $2,500 paid after 1 year
• $2,500 employee referral program
• Paid via direct deposit bi-weekly 

Benefits & Perks 

• All benefits with the exception of disability coverage are effective the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Disability Insurance 
  • Flexible Spending and Healthcare Savings Accounts (FSA and HSA)
  • Leaves of Absence
  • 401K with 3% employee contribution. AmeriGas matches 100% of the first 5% that you contribute the first of the month after the completion of one year of service.
• 7 Paid Company Holidays 
• 17 Paid Time Off Days – start to accrue day 1
• Uniforms provided
• Ongoing safety incentives
• Career advancement opportunities available across a variety of career paths, including opportunities at facilities across all 50 states.
• Annual performance reviews 
• Propane discount year-round 
• Veteran Friendly!

Home Time, Route, & Schedule

• Home Time: 2-3 days per week with occasional weekends
• Route: Throughout Washington/Oregon/ Idaho
• Scheduling requirements year round:
  • Committing to a paid rotating on-call schedule to respond to emergencies after hours
• Scheduling requirements during peak season
  • Hours can vary during peak season. Can work up to 60 hours a week
  • Working 6-day work weeks with 10-hour shifts and paid overtime
  • Working weekends and holidays
• Level of Touch: Load, secure, transport, deliver, and unload propane to specified destinations

Job Summary:

The ACE Regional Over-The-Road Driver delivers gas grill cylinders to AmeriGas locations by tractor-trailer truck.  In this position, you would load and unload pallets of cylinders at the AmeriGas District locations and Production Facility.  Lay overs are possible to comply with DOT regulation hours and the truck has a sleeper cab available. The position is responsible for achieving delivery and repair objectives.  Drivers will communicate daily with the ACE Operations Manager regarding work activities and may need to participate in tank refurbishing to meet customer needs.

Equipment 

• Fleet consists of a variety of vehicles, including medium-and heavy-duty power units with bulk, flatbed, box and curtain trailers.
• Automatic transmission
• Inward and outward event triggered cameras

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age  
• Must have a valid CDL A license 
• Hazmat Endorsements required or in process of obtaining
• Must have a minimum of 3-years CDL driving experience with tractor trailers preferred
• Propane industry experience is a plus
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to load/unload 50-pound cylinders (up to 200/day) and pull 75-pound hoses that are 150 feet or more
• Experience securing loads in both cargo-van and flatbed applications
• Satisfactory completion of a DOT physical, drug test and background check
• Hiring Radius: Drivers must live within 100 miles of Kent, WA or be willing to relocate for this position.

AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.  Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.