Energy Driver

Southern States Cooperative.•Creedmoor, NC

About The Position

Operates Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) commercial motor vehicles to deliver fuel products to customers while following government regulations and SSC procedures. Products vary by location and may include heating oil, kerosene, diesel, gasoline, and liquid propane. The role may also include installing, maintaining, adjusting, and repairing fuel equipment at customer sites. The position requires independent work, safe and reliable customer service, accurate documentation, vehicle and equipment upkeep, and compliance with applicable safety and environmental standards. For Grade 426, the driver regularly loads and delivers liquid propane, plans delivery, installation, and service schedules in coordination with a supervisor, attends at least two specialized training, certification courses, or meetings per year, and may help train and coach Petroleum Drivers. The driver may also explain additional SSC fuel services to customers and refer them to a sales representative as appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Grade 424: Commercial Driver’s License (Class C or Class B).
Grade 424: Hazardous Materials Endorsement, or ability to obtain it within a specified period.
Grade 424: May require a Tanker Endorsement, or ability to obtain it within a specified period.
Grade 424: Petroleum and/or Propane Certification, or ability to obtain it within a specified period.
Grade 426: Minimum of two years of experience as a Petroleum Driver or equivalent, loading and delivering petroleum products and installing and maintaining related customer-site equipment.
Grade 426: Commercial Driver’s License (Class B or Class A).
Grade 426: Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
Grade 426: May require Tanker and/or Air Brake Endorsements, or ability to obtain them within a specified period.
Grade 426: Petroleum and/or Propane Certification.
Safely operate a motor vehicle and comply with SSC’s motor vehicle safety policy; complete one-on-one training with an experienced Petroleum Driver before using equipment unsupervised.
Learn and effectively use petroleum equipment and apply SSC petroleum procedures and government regulations.
Apply knowledge of machinery and mechanical processes to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance and repairs on equipment and vehicles.
Use GPS equipment; read and interpret operating manuals, manufacturer instructions, diagrams, and formulas.
Work independently and consistently follow safety, quality-control, and operating procedures.
Perform arithmetic calculations, including percentages, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Use computers to operate SSC business systems and demonstrate attention to detail.
Communicate professionally with customers and speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Work extended hours as business demands require and report to work on time, including in adverse weather conditions.
Meet the physical, sensory, and mobility requirements described for the position, including lifting and carrying loads and operating vehicles and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Grade 424: Previous experience operating a commercial motor vehicle to deliver fuel products or experience maintaining related equipment.
Previous Southern States work experience.
Grade 426: Gas Fitter’s License in some locations.
Grade 426: Tanker and/or Air Brake Endorsements may be required, or may be obtained within a specified period.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with facility leadership about dispatching, delivery, installation, service, equipment condition, account issues, and material needs.
Operate SSC commercial motor vehicles carrying fuel products, including heating oil, kerosene, diesel, gasoline, and, where applicable, liquid propane, in compliance with U.S. DOT regulations and SSC procedures.
Load fuel and obtain product from SSC facilities or third-party terminals using the appropriate loading equipment and procedures.
Deliver fuel safely, reliably, and promptly according to work orders and customer service plans.
Handle, lift, load, and unload equipment and supplies using appropriate tools and safety techniques; calibrate equipment and perform calculations to track fuel supply for remaining deliveries.
Communicate professionally with customers and suppliers; review account details, explain delivered products and equipment, collect payments, and confirm future delivery needs.
Install, maintain, adjust, and repair fuel equipment and systems at customer sites when required by location; advise a supervisor about complex equipment issues.
Maintain vehicles and equipment, including routine preventive maintenance and repairs; repair and paint tanks and equipment.
Keep accurate and timely truck reports, logs, maintenance records, and other related documents; assist with physical fuel inventory and follow inventory controls.
Assist with shipping or receiving related products as needed and use forklifts and other material-handling equipment according to facility procedures.
Participate in requested training, certification courses, and meetings; maintain current knowledge of industry safety and operating standards.
Keep work areas, tools, vehicles, and equipment clean and orderly; minimize waste and dispose of waste properly.
Follow PPE requirements, OSHA regulations, SSC Environmental Health and Safety standards, work rules, policies, and government regulations; perform work safely.
For Grade 426, regularly load and deliver liquid propane, coordinate delivery and service schedules with a supervisor, assist with on-the-job training and coaching of Petroleum Drivers, communicate technical information clearly, and discuss additional SSC fuel services with customers.
Perform other related job functions as assigned.