Energy Driver

Southern States Cooperative•Culpeper, VA

About The Position

The Energy Driver operates Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) commercial motor vehicles to deliver fuel products to customers while following government regulations and SSC procedures. Depending on location, products may include heating oil, kerosene, diesel, gasoline, and liquid propane. The role may also involve installing, maintaining, adjusting, or repairing fuel equipment at customer sites. The driver loads fuel, completes deliveries according to work orders and service plans, maintains accurate fuel and vehicle records, and communicates with facility leadership, customers, and suppliers. The position includes customer service and account-related tasks, routine vehicle and equipment maintenance, inventory assistance, material handling, housekeeping, and participation in safety and technical training. For Grade 426, the role regularly includes loading and delivering liquid propane, coordinating delivery and service schedules with a supervisor, assisting with on-the-job training of Petroleum Drivers, and discussing additional SSC fuel services with customers. Work takes place while driving commercial vehicles, outdoors, and in warehouse environments. Schedules vary by season and location and may include extended hours, alternate schedules, and on-call or emergency standby.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Commercial Driver's License: Class C or Class B for Grade 424; Class B or Class A for Grade 426.
Hazardous Materials Endorsement, or ability to obtain it within a specified period for Grade 424; required for Grade 426.
Petroleum and/or Propane Certification, or ability to obtain it within a specified period for Grade 424; required for Grade 426.
Tanker endorsement may be required for Grade 424; Tanker and/or Air Brake endorsements may be required for Grade 426 or obtainable within a specified period.
For Grade 426, at least two years of experience as a Petroleum Driver or equivalent, including loading and delivering petroleum products and installing and maintaining related customer-site equipment.
Safely operate a motor vehicle and comply with SSC 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 operating procedures and government regulations.
Understand mechanical processes sufficiently to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance and repairs on 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, including percentages, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Use SSC business systems and demonstrate computer literacy.
Demonstrate attention to detail and communicate professionally with customers.
Speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Work extended hours to meet business demands and report on time in adverse weather conditions.
Meet the physical demands of continuous activity, including bending, crouching, driving, operating equipment, standing, walking, and lifting or carrying loads up to 100 pounds; propane tanks weighing over 170 pounds may need to be moved using a handcart.
Hear vehicle and equipment sounds, coworkers, and radio communications; speak with coworkers and customers about operations and safety; meet the stated vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

For Grade 424, previous experience operating a commercial motor vehicle to deliver fuel products or maintaining related equipment.
Previous Southern States work experience.
For Grade 426, a Gas Fitter's License in some locations.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with facility leadership about dispatching, fuel product and equipment installation and service, equipment condition, account issues, and material needs.
Operate SSC commercial 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 other loading equipment as appropriate.
Deliver fuel safely, reliably, and promptly according to work orders and customer account service plans.
Handle, lift, load, and unload equipment and supplies using appropriate tools and safety techniques; calibrate equipment and calculate fuel quantities 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 as applicable to the location.
Maintain vehicles and equipment through routine preventive maintenance and repairs; repair and paint tanks and equipment and report complex issues to a supervisor.
Complete truck reports, logs, maintenance records, and other related documents accurately and on time.
Assist with physical fuel inventory, inventory control, shipping or receiving, and use of forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
Participate in requested training, certification courses, and meetings; maintain knowledge of industry safety and operating standards.
Keep work areas, tools, vehicles, and equipment clean and orderly; minimize and properly dispose of waste.
Follow safety requirements, use required personal protective equipment, and comply with OSHA regulations, SSC EHS standards, work rules, and policies.
For Grade 426, regularly load and deliver liquid propane according to procedures.
For Grade 426, plan delivery, installation, and service schedules in coordination with a supervisor.
For Grade 426, attend at least two specialized training, certification courses, or meetings per year as requested.
For Grade 426, assist with training and coaching Petroleum Drivers on delivery, equipment installation and maintenance, and customer supply discussions.
For Grade 426, discuss additional SSC fuel services with customers and refer them to an appropriate sales representative when needed.
Perform other assigned job functions.