Emergency Driver

SUMMARY

The Mission Critical Emergency Fuel Driver is an on-call Class A or B driver with HazMat and Tanker endorsements whose job is to deliver fuel to destinations across the U.S. to provide exceptional customer service in challenging times. There will be times where conditions could be challenging, especially when responding to natural disasters where not all modern comforts and amenities are available. Previous events have been in response to blizzard, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and widespread power outages. Foster Fuels' Drivers are responsible and required to ensure their equipment is properly maintained and all records and reports required for DOT and Corporate compliance are met. This individual will work under the direction of a full-time employee.

DUTIES 

• Drives fuel truck and/or truck and tanker (class A) to pick up and deliver fuel products as required in varying conditions. 
• Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skill in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or in tight loading/unloading areas.
• Abides by all company, DOT, State and Federal transportation safety regulations.
• Conducts thorough pre-trip and post trip inspections of equipment for defects and safe operating conditions before and after trips, submits a daily vehicle inspection report on the condition at the end of each day, and performs basic preventive maintenance to ensure fluid levels and tire pressure are maintained.
• Maintains records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations and including driver's logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records and other records required by Foster Fuels or state and federal regulations.
• Ensures that all shipping documentation (bills of laden, weight tickets, etc.) required to move with shipments are available for inspection, that appropriate paperwork is provided when delivered, and delivery tickets are turned into dispatch daily.
• Reports all accidents/incidents involving driver or company equipment immediately after an incident occurs to the supervisor and promptly reports any delays due to breakdown, weather or traffic conditions, or other emergencies. Also report if there is more than a one-hour delay in getting unloaded or loaded, or in the event of irregularities relating to pick up or deliver of fuel.
• •Available to dispatch with Foster Fuels team with in 24 hours of notice of an activation. 
• Must be able to work flexible work varying schedules while activated. 
• Must have Demonstrated exceptional customer service in a previous work history.
• Experience in related fields such as safety, first-aid, EMS, emergency response, fire service, etc. is a plus.

KEY CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
• Works under the direction of a Full time Driver in the locality identified.
• May be required to complete simple calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to graph hours of service driving logs (manual/electronic).
• Previous experience in a dynamic flexible work schedule during peak business cycles.

KEY CANDIDATE SKILLS

• Requires Class 'A' or Class 'B' Driver's License with X endorsement (tanker, hazmat endorsements), current DOT physical examination card and clean DMV record to be maintained during the duration of employment.
• Position travels outside of the local area for the duration of need when responding to an emergency event.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Foster Fuels is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy and childbirth (or related conditions), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.