Energy Driver

Southern States Cooperative•Central Garage, VA

12h

About The Position

Operates Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) commercial motor vehicles to deliver fuel products to customers, following government regulations and SSC operating procedures while working independently. Products and load types vary by location and may include heating oil, kerosene, diesel, gasoline, and liquid propane. The role may also include installing, maintaining, adjusting, and repairing related equipment at customer sites. The Energy Driver loads fuel, transports and delivers it safely and promptly according to work orders and account service plans, maintains accurate fuel and vehicle records, and communicates with facility leadership, customers, suppliers, and supervisors. The driver may review account details, collect payments, confirm future deliveries, assist with inventory and material handling, and maintain vehicles, equipment, and work areas. The position requires compliance with applicable U.S. DOT and OSHA regulations, SSC environmental health and safety standards, and company procedures. For Grade 426, the role regularly includes loading and delivering liquid propane, planning delivery, installation, and service schedules with a supervisor, attending at least two specialized training courses, certification courses, or meetings annually when requested, and assisting with on-the-job training and coaching of Petroleum Drivers. Grade 426 drivers may also discuss additional SSC fuel services with customers and refer them to an appropriate sales representative. Work is performed while driving commercial vehicles, outdoors in varying weather, and in warehouse environments with seasonal temperature and humidity changes. The position involves exposure to fuel products and fumes, moving mechanical parts and vehicles, noise, dust, wet surfaces, vibration, and electrical current. Schedules vary by season and location; extended hours, alternate schedules, on-call or emergency standby, and reporting to work in adverse weather may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Grade 424: Prefer prior experience operating a commercial motor vehicle to deliver fuel products or maintaining related equipment; previous Southern States work experience is a plus.
Grade 426: At least two years of experience as a Petroleum Driver or equivalent, loading and delivering petroleum products and installing and maintaining related equipment at customer sites.
Grade 424: Commercial Driver's License, Class C or Class B.
Grade 426: Commercial Driver's License, Class B or Class A.
Hazardous Materials Endorsement; for Grade 424, the endorsement may be obtained within a specified period.
Tanker endorsement may be required for Grade 424 and may be required for Grade 426; Grade 426 may also require an Air Brake endorsement. Required endorsements may be obtained within a specified period where stated.
Petroleum and/or Propane Certification; for Grade 424, certification may be obtained within a specified period.
Safely operate a motor vehicle and comply with SSC 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.
Understand mechanical processes sufficiently to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles.
Use GPS equipment.
Read and interpret operations manuals, manufacturer instructions, diagrams, and formulas.
Work independently and consistently follow safety, quality-control, and operating procedures.
Perform arithmetic and percentage calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Have computer literacy sufficient to operate SSC business systems.
Demonstrate attention to detail and professional customer communication.
Speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Work extended hours to meet business demands and report to work on time in adverse weather conditions.
Meet the physical demands of continuous activity, including bending, crouching, driving, operating equipment, standing and walking on uneven surfaces, repetitive hand and foot movements, and lifting or carrying loads up to 100 pounds, sometimes with assistance. Depending on location, move propane tanks weighing over 170 pounds using a handcart.
Hear vehicle and equipment sounds, coworkers, and radio communications; speak with coworkers and customers about operations and safety; and meet the stated vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Grade 424: Previous Southern States work experience.
Grade 426: Gas Fitter's License in some locations.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with facility leadership about delivery dispatching, installation and service, equipment condition, account issues, material supplies, and other operational factors.
Operate SSC commercial motor vehicles carrying fuel products and comply with U.S. DOT regulations and SSC motor vehicle safety policies.
Load fuel according to standard operating procedures, using canisters, hoses, meters, gauges, terminal controls, and applicable loading methods; obtain fuel from SSC facilities or third-party terminals.
Deliver fuel safely, reliably, and promptly according to work orders and account service plans.
Handle, lift, load, and unload equipment and supplies using appropriate tools and safety techniques; calibrate equipment and calculate fuel supplies for remaining deliveries.
Communicate professionally and courteously with customers and suppliers; review account details, explain delivered products and equipment, collect payments, and confirm future deliveries.
Install fuel equipment for new customers and perform maintenance, adjustments, and repairs to equipment and systems where required by location.
Maintain vehicles and equipment, perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs, repair and paint tanks and equipment, and report complex issues to a supervisor.
Complete daily truck reports, logs, maintenance records, and other documentation accurately and promptly.
Assist with physical fuel inventory, inventory controls, shipping and receiving as needed, and facility material handling using forklifts and other equipment.
Attend specialized training, certification courses, and meetings as requested, and maintain current knowledge of safety and operational standards.
Keep work areas, vehicles, equipment, and supplies clean and orderly; minimize and properly dispose of waste.
Follow safety requirements, use required personal protective equipment, and comply with OSHA regulations, SSC environmental health and safety standards, work rules, and policies.
Perform other assigned job functions.
For Grade 426, regularly load and deliver liquid propane according to standard operating procedures.
For Grade 426, coordinate delivery, installation, and service schedules with a supervisor.
For Grade 426, attend at least two specialized training courses, certification courses, and/or meetings per year as requested.
For Grade 426, assist with on-the-job training and coaching of Petroleum Drivers and communicate technical information clearly.
For Grade 426, discuss additional SSC fuel services with customers and refer them to an appropriate sales representative when needed.