What are the responsibilities and job description for the Propane Driver position at Top Ag Cooperative, Inc.?
This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair of residential and agricultural propane systems, and delivery of propane to customers. This position will also be expected to provide driving and operational support to the Agronomy department on an as needed basis.
Propane Operations
Position operates primarily in an outdoor environment. Requires both sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time and exposure to moving, mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels, chemicals, and internal and external temperature/weather conditions (from -20 to 100 degrees). Employee may work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, and must be able to adapt to extended-hour workdays. Employee will be required to climb several flights of stairs and ladders. Ability to drive equipment such as forklift and/or skid loader. Position requires the ability to lift weights of sixty (60) pounds or less; bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than fifty (50) pounds; and pushing brooms and shovels. Employee must be willing to work weekends, seasonal hours, holidays, and overtime if needed.
Propane Operations
- Install, maintain, and repair customer tanks
- Perform system inspections, maintenance, and leak checks
- Safely and efficiently deliver propane to customers
- Complete customer right to know, tank leases, and work orders
- Submit all work orders in a timely manner for accurate billing
- Blending, mixing, delivering, loading, and unloading of fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and merchandise
- Verification of correct product type and product amount when loading/unloading
- Fill and deliver NH3 tanks
- Assist with chemical and fertilizer activities, including inventory management and recordkeeping
- Ensure all paperwork for product deliveries and services are promptly turned in
- Other duties as assigned
- Intermediate computer skills with ability to learn new computer programs
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Teamwork and customer service skills
- Acute attention to detail
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Mechanical and maintenance aptitude with ability to operate, service and troubleshoot machinery
- Valid driver's license
- Valid Class A or B CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements
- CETP Training (Certified Employee Training Program - Propane)
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- One year of agricultural related experience preferred
Position operates primarily in an outdoor environment. Requires both sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time and exposure to moving, mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels, chemicals, and internal and external temperature/weather conditions (from -20 to 100 degrees). Employee may work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, and must be able to adapt to extended-hour workdays. Employee will be required to climb several flights of stairs and ladders. Ability to drive equipment such as forklift and/or skid loader. Position requires the ability to lift weights of sixty (60) pounds or less; bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than fifty (50) pounds; and pushing brooms and shovels. Employee must be willing to work weekends, seasonal hours, holidays, and overtime if needed.