Energy Driver

Southern States Cooperative.•Spencer, WV

About The Position

Operates Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) commercial motor vehicles to deliver fuel products to customers while following government regulations and SSC operating procedures. Products and load types vary by location and may include heating oil, kerosene, diesel, gasoline, and liquid propane. Depending on location, the role may also install, maintain, adjust, and repair fuel-related equipment at customer sites. The position requires safe, reliable delivery service, accurate handling of fuel and equipment, customer communication, recordkeeping, vehicle and equipment maintenance, and compliance with safety and environmental rules. Work takes place while driving commercial vehicles, outdoors in varying weather, and in warehouse environments. Schedules vary by location and season; extended hours, alternate schedules, and on-call or emergency standby may be required. 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 assists in training and coaching Petroleum Drivers. The driver may also discuss additional SSC fuel services with 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: Petroleum and/or Propane Certification, or ability to obtain it within a specified period.
Grade 426: Minimum of two years' experience as a Petroleum Driver or equivalent, including loading and delivering petroleum products and installing and maintaining related equipment at customer sites.
Grade 426: Commercial Driver's License (Class B or Class A).
Grade 426: Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
Grade 426: Petroleum and/or Propane Certification.
Satisfactorily complete one-on-one training with an experienced Petroleum Driver before using equipment unsupervised.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and comply with SSC motor vehicle safety policy.
Ability to learn and use petroleum equipment and apply SSC petroleum procedures and government regulations.
Ability to understand mechanical processes and troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and vehicles.
Ability to use GPS equipment and read and interpret operating manuals, manufacturer instructions, diagrams, and formulas.
Ability to work independently and consistently follow safety, quality-control, and operating procedures.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations, including percentages, with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Computer literacy sufficient to operate SSC business systems; attention to detail.
Professional customer communication and proficient spoken, written, and reading English skills.
Ability to work extended hours to meet business demands and report to work on time in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including continuous bending, crouching, driving and operating equipment, reaching, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, repetitive hand and foot movements, and twisting; lifting or carrying loads up to 50 pounds continuously, 50–80 pounds frequently (possibly assisted), and 80–100 pounds occasionally (possibly assisted).
Ability to hear vehicle and equipment sounds, coworkers, and radio, and to speak with coworkers and customers about operations and safety.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Grade 424: Previous experience operating a commercial motor vehicle to deliver fuel products or maintaining related equipment.
Previous Southern States work experience.
Grade 424: Tanker Endorsement, or ability to obtain it within a specified period, if required by location.
Grade 426: Tanker and/or Air Brake Endorsements, or ability to obtain them within a specified period, if required by location.
Grade 426: Gas Fitter's License in some locations.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with facility leadership about dispatching, delivery, installation, service, equipment condition, account issues, and supply needs.
Operate SSC commercial motor vehicles to transport fuel products and comply with U.S. DOT regulations and SSC procedures.
Load fuel according to operating procedures, including handling canisters or using hoses, meters, gauges, and terminal controls; obtain fuel from SSC facilities or third-party terminals.
Deliver fuel safely, reliably, and promptly according to work orders and customer account service plans.
Handle, lift, load, and unload equipment and supplies using proper tools and safety techniques; calibrate equipment to proper settings.
Calculate fuel supply during the shift and maintain accurate records for remaining deliveries.
Communicate professionally with customers and suppliers, review account details, explain delivered products and equipment, collect payments, and confirm future deliveries as appropriate.
Depending on location, install fuel equipment for new customers and perform maintenance, adjustments, and repairs on equipment and systems.
Maintain vehicles and equipment, perform preventive maintenance and repairs, repair and paint tanks and equipment, and report complex issues to a supervisor.
Maintain truck reports, logs, vehicle and equipment maintenance records, and other required documents accurately and promptly.
Assist with fuel inventory, follow inventory controls, and assist with shipping or receiving related products as needed.
Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment according to facility procedures.
Attend requested training, certification courses, and meetings; develop skills and stay current with safety and operational standards.
Keep work areas, tools, vehicles, and equipment clean and orderly; minimize and properly dispose of waste.
Follow PPE requirements, OSHA regulations, SSC Environmental Health and Safety standards, work rules, safety 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, assist with on-the-job training and coach Petroleum Drivers on delivery, equipment installation and maintenance, and customer supply discussions.
For Grade 426, communicate technical information clearly and discuss additional SSC fuel services with customers, referring them to a sales representative when appropriate.
Perform other related job functions as assigned.