.Energy Transport Driver

The position of a Transport Driver is of great significance to Valley Wide Cooperative. Drivers deliver product to area customers in a safe and timely manner. A person in this position is responsible for loading, transporting and delivering fuels and other products needing transported. A person in this position maintains operational performance with the utmost concentration and dedication and must be well versed in the standard operating procedures of the company.

Job Summary:

These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.

• Loads, secures, transports, delivers and unloads refined fuels and LP products
• Performs pre and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials
• Applies a thorough understanding of the technical concepts, practices and procedures of industry standards and government regulations related to testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points
• Plans and accomplishes operational assignments that are varied and moderately complex to complex
• Gauges tank volumes and tests product quality and specifications of bulk petroleum products while transporting from remote locations to pipeline injection points using a class eight tractor and a tanker trailer
• Maintains the operational efficiency of vehicles by monitoring truck maintenance needs, conducting minor repairs and conducting daily DOT truck inspections to ensure maximum vehicle safety
• Maintains and completes accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven
• Reports all accidents, spills, incidents to manager in timely manner
• Ensures that delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor
• Adhere to all commercial motor vehicle rules and regulations.
• Respect customer property at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Class A CDL license with hazmat endorsements required
• Must meet all DOT requirements
• Clean driving record
• 3 years tractor and trailer experience in propane and/or fuel distribution business preferred
• 1 years tanker experience within the last 5 years preferred
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and records
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision
• Available to work outside of normal working hours as needed
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Must exhibit a professional and positive image.