Purpose
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
Safely drive loaded and empty tanker trucks of various sizes, makes/models and configurations
Perform proper pre and post trip truck and trailer inspections
Properly load and unload; handling, hooking and unhooking hoses
Operate pumps and valves for loading an unloading, both on and off the truck
Safely fill tanks of all types and sizes using various size hoses, nozzles, and fittings, utilizing pipe wrenches, and other hand tools as needed
Accurately complete driver logs, pre and post trip forms, invoices, and other paperwork as required
Expectations
Comply with federal DOT, State, and company policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain familiarity with the employee handbook
Function in a way that fulfills Pratum’s Values
Integrity: always doing the right thing
Safety: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
Professionalism: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
Results Oriented: delivering on your promises
Teamwork: respecting one another with humility, maintaining good communication with dispatchers and immediate manager
Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve, maintaining great relationships
Qualifications and Education Requirements
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
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Minimum one-year experience driving a tanker truck is preferred
On-the-job training available
Preferred Skills
Able to drive truck off road, and on roads that are narrow and have steep inclines
Able to properly install tire chains in snowy, icy and muddy conditions
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Equipment Provided
Fuel cards
Cell phone (or phone allowance)