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Description
Propane Driver – DHT Group (Appalachia Region)
Drive With a Company That Puts Safety, Service, and Drivers First
For over 40 years, Dave Hausbeck Trucking (DHT Group) has built a reputation on safety, reliability, and exceptional service. Headquartered in Reese, Michigan, DHT continues to grow with additional Michigan locations in Newport, Sault Ste. Marie, and Port Huron, as well as a facility in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
DHT operates a diverse fleet including Tanker, Gravel Train, Flatbed, Van, and offers Excavating, Landscape Supply, and full-service repair facilities. As we continue to expand, we are seeking skilled and safety-focused professionals to join our team.
Now Hiring: Propane Driver
We are actively seeking experienced Propane Drivers to safely load, transport, and deliver propane throughout the Appalachia region. This is a great opportunity for drivers who take pride in safe hauling, timely deliveries, and exceptional customer service.
What You’ll Do
Apply today and drive your career forward with DHT.
Essential Duties
Propane Driver – DHT Group (Appalachia Region)
Drive With a Company That Puts Safety, Service, and Drivers First
For over 40 years, Dave Hausbeck Trucking (DHT Group) has built a reputation on safety, reliability, and exceptional service. Headquartered in Reese, Michigan, DHT continues to grow with additional Michigan locations in Newport, Sault Ste. Marie, and Port Huron, as well as a facility in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
DHT operates a diverse fleet including Tanker, Gravel Train, Flatbed, Van, and offers Excavating, Landscape Supply, and full-service repair facilities. As we continue to expand, we are seeking skilled and safety-focused professionals to join our team.
Now Hiring: Propane Driver
We are actively seeking experienced Propane Drivers to safely load, transport, and deliver propane throughout the Appalachia region. This is a great opportunity for drivers who take pride in safe hauling, timely deliveries, and exceptional customer service.
What You’ll Do
- Safely load, transport, and unload propane
- Follow all safety procedures and DOT regulations
- Provide timely and efficient deliveries to DHT customers
- Operate in the Appalachia region
- Work at least one weekend day
- Adapt to a schedule that does not guarantee nightly home time
- CDL drivers with a strong safety record
- Experience with hazardous materials preferred
- 6 months to 1 year of experience in bulk propane/butane tanking strongly preferred
- Commitment to professional, courteous customer service
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- A respected, long-standing Michigan-based company
- Competitive compensation
- Multiple divisions and opportunities for growth
- Supportive, safety-first culture
- Modern equipment and full-service repair facilities
Apply today and drive your career forward with DHT.
Essential Duties
- Attach terminal hoses to the truck connections to pump propane into the tanker
- Use permanent hoses attached to the filling ports or the hoses stored in the truck to unload the tanker
- Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods
- Complete all “pre-trip” requirements before each truck run and “post-trip” requirements at the end of each shift
- Operates a powered industrial vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws
- Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations
- Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals
- Assists with loading and unloading of materials, using specialized equipment when warranted
- Maintains work orders, signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to appropriate staff when delivery route is complete
- Communicates effectively verbally and in writing at terminals and with Dispatch, Drivers, vendors, and customers
- Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
- Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Base rate of 70% of every load
- Weekly pay settlements - paid direct deposit
- Licensed CDL Class A Driver
- X endorsement
- Must have an acceptable MVR
- 1 year of tanker and/or hazmat driving experience strongly preferred
- Subject to OTR - must be willing to work schedule (follows schedule of 5 days on 2 off unless on dedicated route)
- 2 years of tanker driving experience preferred
- TWIC Card
- Must be able to provide truck specs and pictures (Vin #, Model, Make, and Year)
- Must be able to provide last DOT inspection paperwork
- Must have or be willing to install a hydropak and full fenders
- Truck must pass DOT inspection designated by DHT and be able to maintain those standards
- We will provide you with an ELD system
- Must have your own Bobtail insurance
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical
- Must be a minimum of 21 years old