What are the responsibilities and job description for the FUEL TRANSPORT DRIVER position at PRATUM CO-OP?
The purpose of this job is to transport bulk liquid fuel products from the rack fuel distribution point in Portland/Vancouver and deliver that product to fueling centers, bulk tanks, and customer locations, fulfilling Pratum’s mission is to be 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
- Responsibly and safely operate semi-truck and trailer hauling hazardous liquid materials over-the-road.
- Execute daily goals, plans and direction given by the dispatcher
- Conduct all pre trip, post trip and other regularly required equipment inspections, reporting any problems or potential problems as required.
- Immediately report any truck problems to manager to avoid potential hazards or breakdowns.
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed (in-house and DOT).
- Communicate with and assist customers on timings of scheduled deliveries.
- Ensure trucks are loaded and unloaded properly.
- Plan and follow efficient delivery routes.
- Organize, manage and complete daily delivery paperwork/digital data uploads
Expectations
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations, also maintaining 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, working with the ag management team
- Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
- Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve
- Timely communication in response to dispatch and management
- Maintain current class A CDL, and must have or be willing to obtain HazMat, and Tanker endorsement, and be prepared to be carded at all loading racks in Portland
- Clean and professional appearance
- Ability to work 45 to 60 hours per week and, at times, 70 hours per week during peak summer seasons
- Motivated self-starter
- Attention to detail
Salary : $33 - $38