The position of a 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 accountable for keeping a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions carried by the cooperative on a daily basis. 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. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Job Summary:
These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.
- Deliver and exchange propane cylinders to retail and commercial customers.
- Assist with the delivery of bulk propane, bulk oil, gasoline, diesel and heating oil, diesel exhaust fluid and packaged lubricants as needed.
- Responsible for proper care and maintenance of the delivery truck.
- Set up and install cylinder storage cages at the plant and at customer locations.
- Responsible for ordering for and maintaining bulk plant facilities.
- Conduct safety check/leak test on propane systems.
- Record daily tickets on manifest summary report.
- Responsible for purchase orders needed for all repair work, must maintain purchase order records.
- Responsible for completing driver's daily inspection reports.
- Enforce and adhere to the company credit policy.
- Establish and maintain efficient route book.
- Maintain good communication with stores and other personal via phone and radio messaging.
- Acknowledge any discounts given and obtain management approval for any and all volume discounts.
- Work closely with store managers and personnel.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Adhere to all commercial motor vehicle rules and regulations. and follow all safety practices related to a specific function.
- Respect customer property at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES:
- Class B CDL required with Hazmat, Tanker, and Airbrake endorsements.
- Clean driving record with all applicable endorsements required experience with fast-paced delivery experience preferred.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding propane installations preferred.
- Must have strong communication skills; ability to communicate in appropriate, professional manner with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, vendors, and general public.
- Must be able to make appropriate decisions and execute them according to policy.
- Must maintain appropriate and expected levels of customer service throughout the store.
- Must have ability to determine order of need and task priority based on level of importance.
- Must have a manager focus in all interactions and exhibit strong critical thinking/ problem solving skills.
- Must exhibit a professional and positive image.
Total Rewards Package:
Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour. Does not include potential bonuses
Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, dependent life)
Retirement: 401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off: Starting at 2 weeks of PTO and 6 paid Holidays
Extra Perks: Employee Discounts, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement