Truck Driver

Sprague is passionate about delivering the diverse products and programs that warm, power, and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country’s infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers’ changing energy needs.

Sprague is seeking a Truck Driver to join the Lawrence Operations team to deliver petroleum products to our customers via heavy commercial vehicle in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver petroleum products from location to location via heavy commercial vehicle


• Load petroleum products onto the vehicle which will involve climbing ladders, walking on top of vehicle and moving oil chutes.


• Determine safe tank fill level by converting measurements from stick, veeder root or gauge and convert into gallons with use of tank chart.


• Off load petroleum products at customer locations which may require climbing ladders, walking on top of vehicle and/or carrying/pulling a hose.


• Reconcile truck shipping and loading documents including DOT documents (i.e timesheets and pre-trip inspection sheets, computing gallons loaded and unloaded and balances on the unit).


• Perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections on truck/tractor and on trailer before operation.


• Responsible for daily maintenance of vehicle to remain in proper and safe working order.

Qualified candidates for this role will have the following:

• Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements


• Ability to pass DOT physical exam.


• 5 years’ experience driving and delivering petroleum products.


• Valid TWIC Card


• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.


• Ability to use basic mathematics including addition and subtraction.


• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with customers and fellow employees.


• Excellent customer service skills


• Flexibility to work in in a 24/7 - 365 day a year operation that includes day and night shifts

We want to hear from you!

Do you like to solve problems and consider yourself forward thinking? If you are looking for a place where you can learn a lot about the energy industry while constantly challenging yourself, then Sprague is your place. Sprague employees are dedicated and driven, and we constantly strive to be the best in the industry. We work best as a team, knowing that collaboration leads to innovation and the best customer experience. As a company that has continued to evolve with the energy industry for the last 150 years, we are looking for hardworking employees to join us as we remain at the forefront of the industry.

Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity, and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations know how important they are to our organization.  We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. Unanimously, they answered, "The people I work with." You are part of a team and a family at Sprague, and everyone works together to ensure both the success of the company and of the individual.

 What we offer:

In addition to great coworkers, you’ll enjoy medical/dental benefits and a retirement plan with contributions that start on your first day.  Sprague also provides tuition reimbursement for any employee that would like to further their education.  Do you like to get involved where you work?  Is giving back important to you? It’s important to us, too! Sprague donates back to the communities in which we live and work every year and provides opportunities for employees to support the charity of the week. In addition, Sprague offers paid volunteer time to allow employees to support charities which are meaningful to them. Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, Innovation, etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

 Plus, we have some great benefits!

Health and Dental Plan

Retirement Plan - Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 4% of the employee’s contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company paid life insurance and long/short term disability

Paid Time Off

Pay range: $35.89 to $39.25 per hour based on experience.

Come join us to learn why we are consistently celebrating 20-, 30-, and even 40-year anniversaries here at Sprague!

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer.  We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

As a federal contractor we adhere to OFCCP employment regulations.  Click here for OFCCP compliance information