Energy Operations - Fuel Driver

Primary Objectives of the Position:

This position safely delivers refined fuels, lubricants and related products to customers in a cost-efficient manner. Performs operational duties of the energy department. Communicates with patrons and employees in a manner that will create support and loyalty for Central United Cooperative.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Promotes and delivers all refined fuels (gasoline, fuel oil, diesel and kerosene), lube oil and filters in a cost-efficient manner.
• Designs an efficient route system to serve customer at the lowest possible cost per mile of delivered product through expertise and utilization of technology (monitors).
• Maintains scheduled-filled system and serves customers on a regular schedule.
• Handles after hours requests for refined fuels delivery.
• Performs routine customer tank inspections.
• Responsible for accurate and timely reports as required on a daily basis.
• Responsible for installation and upkeep of monitors associated with area of operations.
• Operates vehicles in a safe manner and in compliance with all OSHA and other state and federal regulations.
• Maintains required logs, daily truck inspections and other required documentation for all location vehicles.
• Communicates safe storage and handling procedures to all customers.
• Monitors bulk plant inventories to assure adequate supplies at all times.
• Keeps energy operations manager informed of competitive prices.
• Keeps current on latest product information and is able to recommend proper application of all products sold.
• Responsible for the appearance of the bulk plant and oil shed, and for the maintenance and appearance of company vehicles and equipment.
• Adheres to, and enforces, company credit policy.
• Complies with all laws and regulations that apply to the energy industry.
• Assists in resolving customer complaints quickly and fairly in accordance with company policies. Refers unusual situations to energy operations manager.
• Attends appropriate training sessions as part of programs of continuing education.
• Must be able to perform all assigned jobs within Energy Department and be willing to work in other departments during the off-season.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other:

• Must be in good physical condition capable of lifting, carrying and pushing weights up to 50 pounds and have full use of both arms and legs and both hands.
• Must be able to climb stairs, reach above, below and at shoulder level, work on moving machinery, work at unprotected heights with dust, fumes or gas and in temperature extremes both inside and outside.
• Must attend all educational training required by law.
• Must comply with all safety regulations and policies of the company.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma desired but not required.
• Must have a valid commercial driver’s license (Class A, preferred) with haz-mat and tanker endorsements, or be able to acquire the licensure immediately.
• Must be an insurable driver.
• Be able to drive vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of customers and work colleagues.

Value-Added Qualifications:

• Knowledge about energy department products and services.
• Previous tandem axle truck driving experience.
• Mechanical aptitude is desirable.
• Cooperative experience and/or an agricultural background.