The position of a Driver is of great significance to Valley Wide Cooperative. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting and delivering petroleum products to customers using a tankwagon truck. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent driving skills, and a commitment to customer service. 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.
- Responsible for proper care and maintenance of the delivery truck.
- Safety operate a tankwagon truck to deliver fuel to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers.
- Be in attendance of delivery hose while making delivery.
- Load and unload petroleum products in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
- Maintain a clean, well-serviced vehicle at all times.
- Prepare accurate invoices, including pricing and tax details
- Perform plant maintenance tasks as directed by the supervisor.
- Maintain knowledge of company products and services.
- Follow all DOT, OSHA, and company safety guidelines.
- Provide exceptional customer service during deliveries.
- Maintain good communication with stores and other personal via phone and radio messaging.
- Adhere strictly to the delivery price sheet provided by management. Any deviation from route price sheet due to special circumstance will require management approval.
- Acknowledge any discounts given and obtain management approval for any and all volume discounts.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- 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.
- 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.