Refined Fuels Delivery Driver

HEARTLAND CO-OP•York Township, IA

About The Position

Drives a tank truck or bobtail to deliver gasoline, fuel oil, lubricating oil, or liquefied petroleum gas to customers. The driver also supports petroleum marketing programs, maintains customer and delivery records, monitors bulk plant inventory, performs routine vehicle maintenance, and handles pipe and tank installation or repair work. The position requires maintaining a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements, a DOT physical, and commercial insurability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements, a DOT physical, and commercial insurability at all times; maintain endorsements required by the industry.
Complete CETEP training as required by industry and Heartland Co-op standards.
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Have knowledge of AS 400 accounting and inventory software.
Meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and the specified lifting levels and vision abilities.

Responsibilities

Contact current and potential customers about petroleum marketing programs and assess which programs suit their needs.
Promote products and programs professionally and provide locations with promotions and pricing information.
Load the truck with product while following safety measures.
Maintain telephone or radio contact with the supervisor for delivery instructions.
Deliver the correct product to customer tanks, avoid overfilling, and observe safety procedures.
Record delivery amounts and issue tickets to customers.
Collect payment for past-due or cash-only accounts and follow company credit policies and pricing structures.
Submit sales information and money routinely for timely processing.
Monitor and record bulk plant inventory and order product as needed.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance and inspect equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.
Perform other petroleum-related duties and other duties assigned by management.
Measure, cut, thread, and connect pipe to feeder lines and installed tanks; trench lines to the proper depth where appropriate.
Make necessary repairs or installations and test equipment to ensure performance.