Propane Delivery Driver

Job DetailsJob Location: Region 2 - Council Bluffs-067 - Council Bluffs, IA 51501Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSummary:  Drives tank truck/bobtail to deliver gasoline, fuel oil, lubricating oil, or liquefied petroleum gas to customers by performing the following duties.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Contact current and potential customers to inform them of petroleum marketing programs.  Analyze current/potential customers to match program to their needs. Promote products and programs in a professional and business like manner. Loads truck with product, observing required and reasonable safety measures. Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.  Informs and assists locations with promotions and pricing information. Delivers product to customers’ tanks making sure correct products are loaded, tanks are not overfilled and safety is observed. Records amount delivered and issues ticket to customer. Collect for accounts that are past due or cash only.  Delivers product to customers within the company credit policy and pricing structure. Turns in sales information and money on a routine basis to allow form timely processing. Monitor and record inventory at bulk plant, ordering product as needed. Performs routine maintenance on vehicle. Performs other petroleum related duties. Measures, cuts, threads, and connects pipe to feeder line and installed tank.  Trenches line to proper depth where appropriate.  Makes necessary repairs or installations and tests equipment to insure performance. Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water. A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements, DOT physical and commercial insurability must be maintained at all times. The driver must keep valid endorsements required by the industry in place at all times. Other duties as assigned by management.   Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   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.   The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.   Lift Level: Heavy Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. QualificationsCompetency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs. Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.  Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget.  Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Quantity - Meets productivity standards. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.                                       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.   Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.   Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.   Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.   Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AS 400 accounting and inventory software.   Certificates and Licenses: A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements, DOT physical and commercial insurability must be maintained at all times. The driver must keep valid endorsements required by the industry in place at all times.  CETEP training as required by industry and Heartland Co-op standards.     Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.