Fuel Driver

About Us

Delta Western was formed in 1984 to provide fuel for ships, planes, and vehicles along the Western Alaska coastline and Yukon River with a fueling station in Dutch Harbor. It was welcomed into the Saltchuk family of companies in 2000, marking Saltchuk's entry into petroleum distribution. Today, Delta Western is one of Alaska's leading independent distributors of petroleum products and lubricants, with fuel terminals in Western and Southeast Alaska. Delta Western delivers an average of 200 million gallons of fuel annually in Alaska and employs approximately 150 people.


In its strive to meet and exceed its customer demands, Delta Western has a track record of agile and innovative fuel solutions. Enhancing relationships with the importers of fuel into Alaska, Delta Western can source and acquire fuel into our system on an emergency notice if needed. Delta Western is proud to provide vital energy resources in support of communities, individuals, and Alaska's most essential industries.


Delta Western, LLC, a NorthStar Energy operating company, a business unit of the Saltchuk Family of Businesses.

Job Summary:

The Fuel Driver role at plays a meaningful role in ensuring safe and efficient fuel delivery to customers through both dock and/or truck operations. This position involves a combination of dock duties and/or truck driving responsibilities to meet customer fueling needs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Dock Duties (if applicable):
• Greet customers and provide safe fueling services for vessels, ensuring accurate fueling protocols are followed.
• Prepare and deliver packaged products and oil lubes to customers, completing purchase order requests accurately.
• Deploy boom as vital and maintain a clean and organized dock and yard.
• Complete meter sheets, invoices, and maintain timely submission to the office.
• Inspect hoses and equipment daily for damage, ensuring equipment is in optimal condition.
• Driver Duties:
• Safely deliver fuel to home heating customers, commercial customers, and other locations, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
• Complete invoices accurately and submit them to the office daily.
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or concerns to supervisors to ensure safe delivery operations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checking vehicle components and fluids.
• Other Duties:
• Maintain the professional appearance of trucks and facilities by performing vital cleaning tasks.
• Assist with various tasks related to inventory, warehouse assistance, and ground maintenance.
• Participate in safety meetings, promptly report injuries, spills, and property damage, and identify and communicate potential job hazards.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years of commercial driving experience or a combination of education and experience preferred.
• If CDL with all endorsements was recently acquired, the company is willing to provide entry-level driver training experience.
• Certificates, Licenses & Registrations: Valid Class B or A CDL with X endorsement
• TWIC, Hazmat, Hazwoper can be acquired after hire.
• Medical Examiner's Certificate
• Forklift Certificate can be acquired after hire.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance
• Charitable Match
• Life Insurance - 2x your annual earnings
• Free Credit Report Monitoring
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Options
• Medical, dental, and visions plans
• Tapcheck: On-Demand Access to Earned Wages

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.