Position: Metered Transport/Delivery Truck Driver (2 Vacancies)

Business Unit: Marlin Gas Services

Location: Savannah, GA (Training will occur in Florida)

Approved for veteran training

Responsible for exhibiting Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s Mission, Vision and Values, regarding external customers, agencies, vendors, internal departments and co-workers. Operate a heavy duty bulk delivery tanker truck in a safe and reliable manner consistent with all applicable codes and regulations. Work efficiently and cost effectively to deliver tanker of compressed and/or liquefied natural gas. Customers include utilities, pipelines, and institutions, large industrial and commercial facilities. Training will be provided in the safe set-up and initiation of service at the customers’ location.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Operate a heavy duty truck with an ability to hitch and pull associated equipment safely and reliably.
• Deliver a customers’ compressed and/or liquefied natural gas, and equipment associated with providing the natural gas service in a timely manner to the customer’ location.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of vehicle and equipment.
• Document findings of inspections and ensure appropriate action is taken with regard to any exceptions.
• Prepare and maintain all appropriate documentation, certifications and endorsements required of hazardous material drivers by the Department of Transportation.
• Observe all traffic rules and practice defensive driving techniques.
• Observe all company, industry, and regulatory guidelines regarding the safe operation of equipment in the delivery of compressed and liquefied natural gas.
• Perform timely and accurate recordkeeping of deliveries in terms of time and quantity.
• Prepare driver trip reports on a daily basis and submit to the Operations Manager.
• Inform the Management of any vehicle or equipment which requires attention or repair.
• Report any unsafe conditions to management immediately.
• Ability to perform set-up and inspections of the equipment at the customers’ location.
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to be flexible in terms of scheduling of work.
• Adherence to uniform and clothing requirements.
• Active participation in training seminars.
• Exhibit a commitment to Quality Customer Service.
• Participate in company and industry activities which serve to improve personal job knowledge and performance.

Requires…a total commitment to Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s Mission, Vision and Values and:

• Must have a Commercial Drivers License, Class A, with Hazardous Material and Tank endorsements (CDL/HM/CLASS A/ XT)
• 5+ years of previous CDL Class A driving experience.
• High school graduate level or equivalent education.
• Successful completion of company training programs.
• Prefer a driver with bulk tank driving and equipment experience.
• Prefer a driver with a general understanding of the natural gas industry and all applicable codes and regulations, knowledge of the properties of compressed natural gas and all aspects of the loading and unloading of natural gas.
• Must possess a working knowledge of and ability to operate a heavy duty tractor cab, pick-up trucks, cellular phones, and various hand and power tools.
• Prefer a mechanical aptitude.
• Good health is required with many of the assigned tasks being physically strenuous.
• Must be capable of passing a standard Department of Transportation physical examination and drug tests pursuant to legal requirements.
• Ability to communicate both in speaking and in writing is required.

Working Conditions:

• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to climb, lift, bend, etc. while setting up and breaking down equipment.
• Extensive travel requiring long hours during projects.
• This position requires exposure to materials that could be hazardous if not properly handled.
• Work is primarily outside in all types of weather.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email or Ruth Warner, Director, Human Resources Operations at rwarner@chpk.com.

High School (required)

Must possess a working knowledge of and ability to operate a heavy duty tractor cab, pick-up trucks, cellular phones, and various hand and power tools. (required)
Prefer a driver with a general understanding of the natural gas industry and all applicable codes and regulations, knowledge of the properties of compressed natural gas and all aspects of the loading and unloading of natural gas. (preferred)
Five (5) years of previous CDL Class A driving experience. (required)

CDL (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities