Description

Family owned for over 60 years; Lakes Gas is among the largest propane providers in the Midwest. But don’t let our size fool you: At each of our locations, we operate with a small-town, local feel, with employees who live in the communities they serve. Lakes Gas is a growing regional propane company based in the Twin Cities area. Lakes Gas rewards productivity with bonuses, and we are willing to train the right candidate.

This position offers career growth - the ability to move up to the Salaried Driver position which offers the potential for increased wages and increased time-off during the summer months. Many of our current managers started with the company as Class B drivers.

Primary responsibilities include customer service, sales, maintenance and inspection of company properties, and inspection, installation, and service of propane tanks at commercial accounts and residential homes. This is a DOT regulated position that requires compliance with drug and alcohol policies and procedures.

The driver needs to possess or be able to qualify for a minimum of a class B commercial driver’s license with tanker and hazardous endorsements and must carry a DOT medical examiner’s card. Person needs to be safety conscious, have a strong mechanical aptitude and good driving skills. The Driver Tech will be working in extreme weather environments and have on-call status on a rotating basis. Position requires pulling a delivery hose and some heavy lifting. Driver Tech will be involved with customer service items such as direct customer contact, field maintenance, repairs and inspections as well as invoicing customers. Additional duties include maintenance projects such as painting tanks, filling and delivering cylinders and the upkeep of company vehicles, tools and plant.

*$3,000 Sign-on Bonus*

Full Benefits Package available includes: competitive wages, paid time off, health insurance for employees and their families with employer contributions, dental, vision, flex spending, pet insurance, referral incentives, 401(k) profit sharing/match, product discounts and more. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

1. Valid Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements (or the ability to obtain requisite endorsements) without air brake restrictions

2. A clean driving record verifiable by a Federal Motor Vehicle Report

3. Must be able to pass a DOT physical and maintain a Federal DOT medical card

4. Must have the ability to read, write, and clearly communicate

5. Must comply with federal drug and alcohol testing requirements

6. Ability to operate and maintain handheld tablets

7. DOT Hazmat Training and Maintenance every three years

8. Maintains compliance with all DOT requirements

Physical Demands:

1. Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions

2. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

3. Ability to pull delivery hose

4. Must be able to bend, climb, reach, and rotate as needed

5. Filling, loading, securing and delivering propane cylinders or bulk

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. EEOC