Tank Wagon Fuel Driver - Jefferson City

SUMMARY

The Tank wagon Fuel Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, efficient delivery, including accountability for loading and unloading the correct products into the correct tanks, and to the correct customer locations. This role requires strict adherence to DOT regulations, company safety policies, and environmental standards while providing professional customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES BY COMPETENCY:

(* denotes an essential function of the position)

Business Results Orientation

• Ensure orders are delivered to customers in a timely and safe manner

• Work unscheduled shifts as needed, while maintaining compliance with DOT hours of service

• Utilize tools and technology provided in an effective, efficient, and accurate manner

• Comply with all DOT and HazMat rules and regulations including pre/post- trip inspections

• Manage delivery expenses and time on shift to be as productive as possible

• Maintain regular attendance and follow designated safety practices

• Ensure a safe working environment and promptly report any safety accidents or violations to the proper management

• Comply with all Company Policies

Strive continuously to find opportunities to improve truck routing and delivery

Perform other duties not listed as required

Communication

• Keep direct Supervisor/Dispatcher apprised of problems, or delivery issues that are beyond a typical scope

• Keep direct Supervisor/Dispatcher apprised of maintenance issues, safety issues, or performance issues related to trucks or bulk plants.

• Ensure communication with customers, suppliers, vendors, and co-workers is professional and appropriate

• Communicate customer concerns, complaints, and product issues to Supervisor/Dispatcher

Customer Service Orientation

• Maintain professional image of self and vehicle

• Exhibit a professional and customer friendly attitude

• Ensure accurate delivery with accompanying paperwork

• Respond appropriately to customer complaints, concerns, issues, etc…

Review customer site for potential issues affecting the customer, other drivers, future deliveries, safety, etc… and report to dispatch.

Developing Talent

• Complete training as required to meet regulatory compliance and company guidelines

Work as a team member to help improve individual, department and organizational productivity

• Develop and maintain skills and knowledge necessary to complete job functions

Share experience, skills and expertise with coworkers, management, customers, etc…. as appropriate

Technical Expertise

• Maintain knowledge of and follow all DOT rules and regulations, loading facility policies and procedures, and any other regulations as required

• Maintain knowledge of software, technology, and tools necessary to complete job functions

• Ensure full understanding of policies and protocols related to bills of lading, logbooks/hours of service, and drop tickets

• Maintain mechanical knowledge necessary to ensure vehicle is in safe working order and that proper paperwork is completed

Maintain geographical knowledge of the region in which Wallis Transport/Tank Wagon operates

• Adhere to all Wallis Companies safety policies and report all safety incidents to supervisor immediately

Safety

• Attend and participate in safety meetings

• Work diligently to correct safety deficiencies in a timely manner

• Complete safety training as required

• Follow all safety policies and procedures

• Inform Supervisor and/or Dispatch of unsafe conditions and behaviors

Provide recommendations and suggestions to improve safety and correct/eliminate safety issues

• Report all work-related injuries immediately

• Report all vehicle incidents/accidents or moving violations immediately

Focus on safety at all times so as to avoid preventable accidents and incidents

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (*denotes an essential qualification of the position)

Education:

• Required: High School diploma equivalent

Experience:

• Required: 21 years old

Preferred: 25 years old; At least 2 years of experience driving a commercial vehicle

(Age requirements/preferences are due solely to insurance carrier requirements)

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English in a manner that is

sufficient for effective communication with groups of managers,

customers and the general public.

Skills and Abilities: (May be representative but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with the position)

• Ability to follow detailed protocols with precision in a variety of applications

• Ability to use own judgment in the analysis of facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems and transactions and in the determination of actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practice

• Ability to operate a company vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions;

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Extraordinary safety focus both on the road and off

• Appreciation for teamwork, combined with an ability to work independently

• Basic math skills

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of people, cultures, positions, etc….

• Patience and ability to manage and accept unforeseen circumstances which disrupt schedules (wait times at loading and unloading facilities delays, interruptions, etc…)

• Ability to adhere to a schedule and anticipate possible deterrents to the schedule

• Receptive to direction and training

• Ability to read maps and navigate

• Willingness to work various days, evenings, and overnights based on predetermined schedules; hours each day vary based on loads and other, sometimes unplanned, factors

• Willingness to work outside, regardless of weather conditions

Technology, Tools, and Equipment:

• Preferred: Tablet, Electronic logging devices, cell phone, copier/scanner/fax

(Proficiency with preferred items is not required to meet minimum qualifications, but proficiency must be established to complete essential job functions)

• Operating system

• Delivery Truck

• Handheld scanners

• POD scanners and systems

(Proficiency with preferred items is not required to meet minimum qualifications, but proficiency must be established to complete essential job functions)

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Class A or B license

• MVR in compliance

• DOT medical certification

• Tank and Hazmat endorsements preferred or must be able to attain in a reasonable time after hire

• Air brake certification on CDL

• Ability to operate both automatic and manual transmission

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below 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.

DISCLAIMER

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Wallis Companies reserves the

right to make changes to job descriptions as needed with or without notice to affected employees. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. This job description does not establish a contract for employment.

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