Hiring Skilled Drivers

Having reliable and skilled drivers in the propane industry ensures safe and efficient operations. Not only do they need to possess excellent driving skills, but they should also be able to handle service work related to propane equipment. Finding such individuals with the right combination of driving and technical skills can be a challenge.

• Commercial driving schools are excellent resources for finding skilled drivers. Reach out to local commercial driving schools and inquire if any graduates are interested in the propane industry. Many students graduating from these institutions are looking for opportunities to apply their skills in a professional setting. Reach out to the career services departments of these educational institutions and discuss the possibility of promoting your job openings to their students and alums.
• Propane industry associations can be valuable networking platforms for connecting with professionals in the field. Attend industry events, conferences, or seminars where you can meet experienced drivers and technicians.
• Utilize online job boards and professional networking platforms to advertise your job openings. Websites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and industry-specific job boards allow you to reach a broad audience of job seekers. Vetjobs.org is a great resource to expand employment opportunities for service members and veterans through one-on-one employment placement assistance.
• Don’t underestimate the power of word-of-mouth referrals. Encourage your current employees to refer potential candidates from their network who may be suitable for the role. Consider implementing an employee referral program with incentives to motivate your team members to participate in the recruitment process actively.

With a proactive approach and a commitment to finding top talent, you can build a team of skilled drivers who contribute to the success and growth of your propane business.

This article is an excerpt from a more extensive article by Joanna Jackson, Payroll Manager at Propane Resources. It was published earlier this year in the exclusive?Leadership Guideposts?newsletter, a Propane Resources, LLC service.

Propane Resources has been a leader in propane supply, marketing, human resources, consulting, and business sales since 1992. For questions or more information about this topic, call Joanna at 913-262-8345 or email her at [email protected]. For more information about Propane Resources, please visit our website: https://PropaneResources.com