Energy Driver

Southern States Cooperative•Creedmoor, NC

About The Position

The Energy Driver operates Southern States Cooperative, Inc. commercial motor vehicles to deliver fuel products to customers while following government regulations and SSC procedures. Products and vehicle loads 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 driver loads fuel, makes safe and prompt deliveries according to work orders and service plans, maintains accurate fuel calculations and records, and communicates with facility leadership, customers, and suppliers. Drivers may handle customer accounts and payments, confirm future delivery needs, maintain vehicles and equipment, assist with inventory and material handling, and keep work areas clean and orderly. The position requires safe independent work, use of required personal protective equipment, and compliance with DOT, OSHA, SSC environmental health and safety standards, and other applicable procedures. For Grade 426, duties additionally include regularly loading and delivering liquid propane, coordinating delivery and service schedules with a supervisor, attending at least two specialized training or certification events annually, helping train Petroleum Drivers, and discussing additional SSC fuel services with customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Grade 424: Previous experience operating a commercial motor vehicle to deliver fuel or maintaining related equipment is preferred; 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).
Grade 424: Hazardous Materials Endorsement, or ability to obtain it within a specified period.
Grade 426: Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
May require a Tanker Endorsement for Grade 424, or ability to obtain it within a specified period.
Grade 426 may require Tanker and/or Air Brake Endorsements, or ability to obtain them within a specified period.
Petroleum and/or Propane Certification is required; for Grade 424, it may be obtained within a specified period.
A Gas Fitter's License is preferred in some locations for Grade 426.
Safely operate a motor vehicle and comply with SSC's motor vehicle safety policy.
Successfully 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 mechanical processes to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance and repairs on equipment and vehicles.
Use GPS equipment and read and interpret operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, diagrams, and formulas.
Work independently and consistently follow safety, quality-control, and operating procedures.
Perform arithmetic calculations, including percentages, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Have computer literacy sufficient to operate SSC business systems.
Demonstrate attention to detail and communicate professionally with customers.
Speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Work extended hours as needed to meet business demands and report to work on time, including in adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Communicate with facility leadership about dispatching, installation and service, equipment condition, account issues, materials, and other critical factors.
Operate SSC commercial motor vehicles carrying fuel products and comply with U.S. DOT regulations.
Load fuel according to standard operating procedures, using appropriate equipment and terminal controls.
Deliver fuel safely, reliably, and promptly according to work orders and customer service plans.
Handle, lift, load, and unload equipment and supplies; calibrate equipment and calculate remaining fuel supplies for 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, or repair fuel equipment and systems at customer sites where applicable.
Maintain vehicles and equipment, perform preventive maintenance and repairs, repair and paint tanks and equipment, and report complex issues to a supervisor.
Maintain accurate truck reports, logs, maintenance records, and related documents.
Assist with physical inventory, inventory control, shipping or receiving, and operation of forklifts and other material-handling equipment as needed.
Participate in requested training, certification courses, and meetings and keep current with safety and operational standards.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas, equipment, and vehicles; minimize and properly dispose of waste.
Follow safety requirements, use required PPE, and operate vehicles and equipment in compliance with SSC policies and government regulations.
For Grade 426, regularly load and deliver liquid propane and coordinate delivery, installation, and service schedules with a supervisor.
For Grade 426, attend at least two specialized training, certification courses, or meetings per year and assist with on-the-job training and coaching for Petroleum Drivers.
For Grade 426, discuss additional SSC fuel services with customers and refer them to sales representatives when appropriate.
Perform other job functions as assigned.