Local Driver

MFA Oil Company•Ottumwa, IA

12d

About The Position

Fuel & Propane Drivers safely deliver refined fuel and propane products and install, inspect, maintain, and repair fuel and propane systems. The role combines DOT-regulated driving with technical service work and requires strict adherence to safety, compliance, and operational standards. Drivers work in a defined local territory, complete assigned routes, provide customer service, and may perform after-hours emergency service while participating in a rotating on-call schedule. Employees may also be assigned other duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials and obtain propane (CETP/PEP) certification as determined by the state(s) served.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to obtain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker, HAZMAT, and air brake endorsements within the first 90 days of employment, and maintain all DOT requirements for the vehicle.
Ability to pass in-person training and the MFA Oil Company Record of Road test, which requires operating manual and automatic transmission vehicles, within 90 days of employment.
Ability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles in a variety of weather and road conditions.
Ability to move equipment and retrieve products and supplies from shelves, under counters, or stacks weighing up to 100 pounds; lift 50-pound boxes to a height of 3–4 feet; and load them into trucks.
Ability to remain standing and/or sitting in a stationary position for up to nine hours per shift.
Ability to ascend and descend ladders to deliver fuel.
Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials.
Vision, hearing, speech, and ability to detect odors.
Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, including a handheld delivery tracking device.
Ability to consistently drive and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Availability to work a rotating on-call schedule, holidays, weekends, and after regular business hours as needed.
Reliable transportation to work.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Ability to exchange accurate information with MFA Oil Company customers in English.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to meet company requirements, including successful pre-employment drug screening, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), criminal background check, and MFA Oil Company road test.

Nice To Haves

CDL driving experience.
Training and/or experience in truck and equipment maintenance.
Mechanical skills, including basic plumbing and electrical.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work under timelines and pressure.
Ability to work at a fast pace.
Strong communication skills.
Customer service skills, including the ability to establish rapport with customers.
Sales abilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver refined fuel products and propane in a defined local territory, completing daily routes as assigned by the manager.
Load refined fuel and/or propane at terminals and maintain proper terminal access credentials.
Safely operate commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
Use handheld systems to ensure accurate deliveries.
Safely access, pull, connect, and stow fuel hoses.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report concerns.
Install propane, refined fuel, and lubricant systems, including tank setting, painting, and site preparation, individually or as part of a construction crew.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and service existing equipment and systems, including after-hours emergency service.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as directed.
Inspect customer installations, including tanks, pumps, regulators, and lines, to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Handle “out of gas” calls according to company procedures.
Participate in an on-call schedule and emergency response.
Maintain accurate inventory and records of parts, equipment, and fixed assets assigned to the plant, including loaned customer equipment.
Complete and report documentation accurately and on time, including customer service documentation, credit applications, and propane tank leases and transfers.
Communicate safety, efficiency, training, and customer-related issues and feedback to management in a timely manner.
Present a positive image of MFA Oil Company to the community.
Provide excellent customer service, communicate company policies and procedures, convert eligible customers to members, and use product and service knowledge to meet customer needs and grow the business.
Clean and maintain the truck, tools, and equipment.
Follow regulatory guidelines and company safety procedures in all duties.
Maintain all required certifications.
Know and adhere to company and position-specific policies and procedures.

Benefits

Competitive wages.
Paid time off.
Paid company holidays.
Opportunity for eligible employees to share in company success through profit sharing and/or performance incentives.
Medical benefits.
Dental benefits.
Vision benefits.
Employee assistance program.
Company-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) plan with company match and pre-tax and Roth options.
On-the-job training.
Internal advancement and professional development opportunities.
Educational expense assistance for employees pursuing education aligned with their employment within the company.