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Dead River overview

Industry
Oil & Energy
Revenue
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Employees
3,000
Founded in
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Organization type
Private
We deliver propane, heating oil and other energy fuels to homes and businesses in Maine, VT, NH, and Western MA.
The staff at Dead River come from unusually diverse demographic backgrounds. The company is 44.9% female and 16.6% ethnic minorities. Dead River employees are slightly more likely to be members of the Republican Party than the Democratic Party, with 60.0% of employees identifying as members of the Republican Party. Despite their political differences, employees at Dead River seem to be happy. The company has great employee retention with staff members usually staying for 5.7 years.The average employee at Dead River makes $37,519 per year. In comparison, some of its highest paying competitors, like AmeriGas Propane, Ferrellgas, and Meenan Oil Co LP, pay $47,695, $47,579, and $47,210, respectively.
Based in Maine, Dead River is a key player in the energy industry with 3,000 employees and an annual revenue of $1.3B.

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We deliver energy and peace of mind.

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024
Pros of working at Dead River

Summer hours 8-4

Cons of working at Dead River

Favoritism, not everyone held to the same standards. no recognition, Hourly employees have to pick up salary employee slack. Salary employees are not help accountable for the actions

Dead River benefits

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2024
Pros of working at Dead River

This is such a well-run company. They hold true to their core values - integrity, caring and excellence.

Cons of working at Dead River

The work is hard and often in the harshest of conditions. You've got to be willing to get the customer their propane or oil. The flip side is that it can be very rewarding.

Dead River benefits

Veterans Day falls during a very busy time of year for Dead River so this isn't a holiday they can shut down operations for. However, they give all veterans the day off on veterans day. Non-veteran coworkers cover for you as a thanks for your sacrifice. As a veteran myself, it makes the day so much more meaningful.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2024
Pros of working at Dead River

I got paid weekly.

Cons of working at Dead River

Toxic company culture - Poor employees rewarded while dedicated employees ignored/given extra work - Authoritarian style management results in no communication, poor morale - Favoritism abounds. Hostile work environment encouraged - Appropriate time not giving to complete tasks in a safe manner - Must work/complete tasks on personal time w/out pay.

Dead River benefits

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What do you like best about Dead River's CEO and the leadership team?

The company recently changed hands so I’m not familiar with the new CEO. Middle management jobs should have been cut as that is where the fat is. There is no leadership. The authoritarian style eliminates any communication between workers & management thus stopping any growth.

How would you improve Dead River's culture?

I’m not sure you can at this point. It used to be a great place to work. Now it’s completely toxic. The refusal of management to acknowledge & keep up with technology is a big issue. Instead of growing & adapting to new ways of doing things, they refuse to accept the new reality that is today’s workforce. Maybe when they all retire, things will get better.

How did you prepare for the Dead River interview?

Let my experience speak for itself.

How does your compensation at Dead River compare to the industry average?

Lower. No differential for night work. Women are paid less than men even if they have more experience.

What's the diversity at Dead River like?

I never saw anyone one other than white heterosexuals working there. No diversity.

What brings you the most joy at Dead River?

I’m not there anymore so my life is great!!!

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    Dead River rankings

    Dead River is ranked #85 on the Best Energy companies to work for in America list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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    Dead River salaries

    Average Dead River salary
    $37,519
    yearly
    $18.04 hourly
    Updated March 14, 2024

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    Dead River diversity

    9.2
    Diversity score
    We calculated Dead River’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Dead River’s workforce.
    Dead River diversity summary. Zippia estimates Dead River's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated Dead River's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Dead River's workforce.
    • Dead River has 3,000 employees.
    • 45% of Dead River employees are women, while 55% are men.
    • The most common ethnicity at Dead River is White (83%).
    • 6% of Dead River employees are Hispanic or Latino.
    • 6% of Dead River employees are Asian.
    • The average employee at Dead River makes $37,519 per year.
    • Dead River employees are most likely to be members of the republican party.
    • Employees at Dead River stay with the company for 5.7 years on average.

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    Dead River financial performance

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    Highest paying Dead River competitors

    Compare Dead River salaries to competitors, including AmeriGas Propane, Ferrellgas, and Meenan Oil Co LP. Employees at AmeriGas Propane earn the highest average yearly salary of $47,695. The salaries at Ferrellgas average $47,579 per year, and the salaries at Meenan Oil Co LP come in at $47,210 per year.
    RankCompanyAverage salaryJobs
    1$47,6950
    2$47,5790
    3$47,2100
    4$47,1700
    5$46,9710
    6$44,8990
    7$43,4120
    8$43,3070
    9$43,2580
    10$43,2490

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