The primary purpose of this job is to deliver bulk fuel orders to customers. This is a very important customer service role as this position connects the truck to the customer.
This position significantly contributes to Pratum Co-op’s overall mission: an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships.
The following are general tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned by management.
Tasks and Responsibilities
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Safely drive loaded and empty tanker trucks of various sizes, make/models and configurations
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Perform proper pre and post trip truck and trailer inspections
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Properly load and unload; handling, hooking and unhooking hoses
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Operate pumps and valves for loading an unloading, both on and off the truck
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Safely fill tanks of all types and sizes using various size hoses, nozzles, and fittings, utilizing pipe wrenches, and other hand tools as needed
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Accurately complete driver logs, pre and post trip forms, invoices, and other paperwork as required
Expectations
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Comply with federal DOT, State, and company policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain familiarity with the employee handbook
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Function in a way that fulfills Pratum’s Values
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Integrity: always doing the right thing
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Safety: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
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Professionalism: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
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Results Oriented: delivering on your promises
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Teamwork: respecting one another with humility, maintaining good communication with dispatchers and immediate manager
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Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
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Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve, maintaining great relationships
Qualifications and Education Requirements
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Must hold a Class A or B commercial driver’s license with the ability and willingness to obtain tanker and hazmat endorsements soon after start date. Class A CDL is preferred
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Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
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Minimum one-year experience driving a tanker truck is preferred
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On-the-job training available
Preferred Skills
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Able to drive truck off road, and on roads that are narrow and have steep inclines
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Able to properly install tire chains in snowy, icy and muddy conditions
