LP Cylinder Route Driver

Linn Cooperative Oil Company

Invites applications for the position of:

LP Cylinder Route Driver

LOCATION: Marion, IA

JOB TYPE: Full-time

DESCRIPTION:

Performs a wide range of duties including; delivering propane cylinders to customers on a scheduled route. Assists LP service techs in duties. Performs related work as required

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
Overtime and weekends will be required based on weather and workload.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Filling, inspecting and delivering full LP cylinders on a scheduled route, and returning empty cylinders to be filled

· Assist LP Service techs in duties

· Maintain inventory and order parts as needed;

· Maintain company vehicle;

· Deliver LP during busy season when help is required – assist in other departments as needed

· Customer service in the form of supplying service information and answering inquiries when interaction with customers occurs;

· Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies;

· Maintain a safe working environment and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required. PPE as required for the job will be provided.

· Regular attendance;

· Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

· Ability to manage schedule for servicing and setting tanks, and for cylinder delivery.

· Class B CDL license with air brake, hazmat, and tanker endorsements;

· Must pass a background check and drug and alcohol screen;

· Must have or obtain CETP (Certified Employee Training Program) Certification within the first three months of hire date;

· Ability to maintain positive relationships with customers;

· Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with other Coop employees, supervisory personnel and the public;

· Ability to understand and make work decisions in accordance with office rules, regulations, policies and procedures;

· Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

· Graduation from High School or GED;

· Maintain CETP certification – Every three years;

· Experience in a similar field preferred, but not required;

· Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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.

· Sit an average of 1-2 hours per workday

· Stand an average of 3-4 hours per workday

· Walk an average of 3-4 hours per workday

· Bend/Stoop – Frequently (5-24 times/hour)

· Squat – Rarely (1-2 times/day)

· Reach above shoulder level – Rarely (1-2 times/day)

· Up to 75 lbs of weight carried – Frequently (5-24 times/hour)

· Up to 75 lbs of weight lifted - Frequently (5-24 times/hour)

· Up to 200 lbs of weight rolled, handled or manipulated-Occasionally (5-10 times/week)

· Firm Grasping (Both hands) – Frequently (5-24 times/hour)

· Working in adverse working weather conditions, hot and cold;

· Personal Protective Equipment as required for the job will be provided; safety glasses, gloves, steel toed shoes, long pants, etc.

Have knowledge of OSHA and DOT rules & regulations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Trucking route:

• Dedicated

Ability to Relocate:

• Marion, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person