Regional Driver
Looking for year-round driving work in Minnesota? This role stays busy all year: Fall/Winter, you’ll run Regional Propane with a tractor/tanker, and Spring/Summer, you’ll drive for our Sand & Gravel Division to keep consistent hours and steady employment. If you take pride in doing things the right way, value safety, and want a driving job where you’re treated with respect, Plaisted Companies is hiring drivers who are looking to work year-round.
This Regional Propane position operates a tractor-trailer to pick up propane at the supply point and deliver it to area facilities. Our Sand and Gravel positions drive dump trucks, flatbeds, end dumps, and truck-and-pup. Accurate, timely paperwork is required, including driver sheets, driver logs, and equipment inspection forms. This position requires a CDL Class A license with Hazmat and Tank endorsements.
Responsibilities
- Drive the assigned tractor/tanker trailer to pick up propane and deliver to assigned facilities
- Safely and efficiently transfer product between transport and bulk storage
- Perform required daily vehicle inspections
- Maintain an active driver’s license and medical card; operate in full compliance with DOT regulations
- Maintain logbook and records; complete pre-trip/post-trip inspections and document defects
- Ensure material is properly secured and within weight limits
- Communicate with your supervisor throughout the day
- Maintain delivery schedules to meet customer expectations
- Submit delivery documents after each delivery cycle (daily)
- Represent the company professionally to support customer loyalty
- Follow all company policies, rules, and safety procedures
- Provide excellent customer service with clear, professional communication
Pay: Hourly starts at $28-$32 per hour, Propane is paid by 25% of the Load pay
Benefits:
· Health insurance benefits-paid 100% for employee
· Nine Medical Insurance Plans available
· Deductible is matched by employer 50% up to $1,000.00
· Health Account- FSA and HSA
· Dental Insurance- paid100% for employee
· Vision Insurance
· Hearing Aid Program
· Life Insurance
· 401K with match
· Paid time off
· Holiday pay
· Free/Discounted company apparel and merchandise
· Free uniforms
· Plaisted Bucks
· Safety Reward Program
· Year- end bonuses
· Volunteer Wage Reimbursement
· Advancement opportunities
· Employee Assistance Program
· Legal Shield/ID shield
· AFLAC-short/long-term disability
· Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks.
· Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!
Requirements
Propane Requirements during the busy season (December-March)
- Must be willing to work early mornings, days, evenings, and possibly weekends during a 5-day period. Examples of schedules include Thursday through Monday and Monday through Friday. Rotation of the schedule may be required during the busy season as well.
Other requirements:
- Must hold Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsement
- Must be willing to work evenings, overnights, and weekends. Overnights includes sleeping in the truck.
- No more than one moving violation in the previous 2 years
- Pass a 5 Panel Drug test (Urinalysis)
- Pass a Back and Extremity exam
- Be 21yrs + of age
- Unexpired Medical Card
Our Core Values: Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence
