Fuel/Propane Driver

MFA Oil - Mexico, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Mexico, MO

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Fuel/Propane Driver is responsible for delivering refined fuel products and propane, ensuring safe and efficient operations while adhering to company policies and regulations. This role involves maintaining proper terminal access, completing daily routes, and communicating effectively with management and customers. The driver must also conduct inspections, maintain certifications, and present a positive image of MFA Oil Company in the community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver refined fuel products and propane as assigned by the respective supervisor.
• Maintain proper terminal access to load refined fuel and/or propane at terminal, if applicable.
• Complete daily routes as generated by the manager, communicating any necessary route changes and/or issues directly to the manager.
• Safely operate vehicle according to MFA Oil Company policies and guidelines, state and federal transportation laws, and other related regulations.
• Properly use handheld systems to ensure accurate deliveries.
• At the customer facility, safely access, pull, and connect fuel hoses to deliver fuel, then properly stow hoses for transport.
• Identify and timely communicate to management issues and feedback related to safety, efficiency, training needs and customer needs, questions, or concerns.
• Inspect customer installations to assure safe, dependable operations, reporting any issues to the manager.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any truck safety issues immediately to the operations manager.
• Present a positive image of MFA Oil Company to the community and be knowledgeable about all products and services offered by the company.
• Support and understand company policies and procedures and be able to communicate those to customers as needed.
• Maintain all required certifications.
• Maintain truck in a neat and clean condition.
• Perform service work (tank set, tank painting, plant maintenance) as directed by the manager.
• Follow posted work schedule and adhere to proper clocking procedures to accurately reflect hours worked.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.
• Ability and willingness to become propane (CETP) certified as determined by the state(s) served.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker, HAZMAT, and air brake endorsements within the first 90 days of employment, and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements per the vehicle requirements.
• Ability to pass in person training and MFA Oil Company Record of Road test requiring operation of both manual and automatic transmission vehicles within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles in a variety of weather and road conditions.
• Ability to move equipment and position self to move and retrieve products and supplies from shelves, under counters or stacks of inventory weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or sitting) for up to nine hours per shift.
• Ability to lift 25-pound boxes to a height of 3-4 feet and load them into trucks.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders in order to deliver fuel.
• Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials.
• Vision, hearing, speech, and the ability to detect odors.
• Ability to exchange accurate information with MFA Oil Company customers in English.
• Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, including handheld delivery tracking device.
• Ability to consistently drive and work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Availability to work a rotating on-call schedule, holidays, weekends, and after regular business as needed.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States of America.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to meet company requirements including successful pre-employment drug screening, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), criminal background check, and MFA Oil Company road test.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work under timelines and pressure.
• Good communication skills.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to establish rapport with customers.
• Sales abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Good communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Sales abilities

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts