Local Driver

Overview

Fuel & Propane Drivers safely deliver refined fuel and propane products and install, inspect, maintain and repair fuel and propane systems. This position combines DOT-regulated driving responsibilities with technical service work and requires strict adherence to safety, compliance, and operational standards.

MFA Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver refined fuel products and propane in a defined local territory, completing daily routes as assigned by the manager
• Load refined fuel and/or propane at terminals and maintain proper terminal access credentials
• Safely operate commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies
• Properly use handheld systems to ensure accurate deliveries
• Safely access, pull, and connect fuel hoses to deliver fuel, then properly stow hoses for transport
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report concerns
• Install propane, refined fuel, and lubricant systems, including tank setting, painting, and site preparation, working individually or as part of a construction crew
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and service existing equipment and systems, including after-hours emergency service
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as directed
• Inspect all customer installations (tanks, pumps, regulators, lines, etc.) to ensure safe, dependable operations
• Handle all “out of gas” calls according to the company’s procedures
• Participate in an on-call schedule and emergency response
• Maintain accurate inventory and records of parts, equipment, and all fixed assets assigned to the plant, including loaned customer equipment
• Ensure all documentation is timely and accurately completed and reported, including customer service documentation, credit application, propane tank lease and transfers
• Identify and timely communicate to management issues and feedback related to safety, efficiency, training needs and customer needs, questions, or concerns
• Present a positive image of MFA Oil Company to the community.
• Provide excellent customer service, communicating policies and procedures to customers, converting eligible customers to members, and using knowledge of company products and services to help meet customer needs and grow the business
• Clean and maintain truck, tools and equipment
• Work safely, following regulatory guidelines and company safety procedures in the completion of all duties
• Maintain all required certifications
• All MFA Oil employees are expected to know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures. While this job description contains the primary duties of the position, employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials and become propane (CETP/PEP) certified as determined by the state(s) served
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker, HAZMAT, and air brake endorsements within the first 90 days of employment, and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements per the vehicle requirements
• Ability to pass in person training and MFA Oil Company Record of Road test requiring operation of both manual and automatic transmission vehicles within 90 days of employment
• Ability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles in a variety of weather and road conditions
• Ability to move equipment and position self to move and retrieve products and supplies from shelves, under counters or stacks of inventory weighing up to 100 pounds, and lift 50-pound boxes to a height of 3-4 feet and load them into trucks
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or sitting) for up to nine hours per shift
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders to deliver fuel
• Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials
• Vision, hearing, speech, and the ability to detect odors
• Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, including handheld delivery tracking device
• Ability to consistently drive and work in outdoor weather conditions
• Availability to work a rotating on-call schedule, holidays, weekends, and after regular business as needed
• Reliable transportation to work
• 21 years of age or older
• Ability to exchange accurate information with MFA Oil Company customers in English
• Legal authorization to work in the United States of America
• Ability to meet company requirements including successful pre-employment drug screening, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), criminal background check, and MFA Oil Company road test

Preferred Skills

• CDL driving experience
• Training and/or experience in truck and equipment maintenance
• Mechanical skills (basic plumbing and electrical)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work under timelines and pressure
• Ability to work at a fast pace
• Strong communication skills
• Customer service skills, including the ability to establish rapport with customers
• Sales abilities

ABOUT MFA OIL COMPANY

MFA Oil Company, formed in 1929, is a farmer-owned cooperative and a leading propane retailer in the United States. The company supplies fuels, lubricants, and propane to customers in Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Through a subsidiary, MFA Oil operates Break Time convenience stores in Missouri; a Big O Tires franchise in Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas; a solar panel installation company, BluSphere Energy; and APM, a wholesale fuel distributor.

BENEFITS

Our benefits are designed to invest in you! We offer a comprehensive benefits structure for regular full-time positions, including competitive wages, paid time off, paid company holidays, and the opportunity for eligible employees to share in company success through profit sharing and/or performance incentives. Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program and company-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability. Our retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with a company match offering pre-tax and Roth options.


OUR CULTURE

The core values of MFA Oil are aligned with our purpose and are the cornerstones upon which our culture is built.

• Put Customers First
  • Respect Everyone – Demonstrate high regard or show special attention to customers, coworkers, vendors… everyone you come in contact with.
  • Provide Excellent Service – Go the extra mile to ensure our customers are happy and satisfied with our products and services.
  • Deliver on Your Promises – Do what you say you are going to do, when you say you are going to do it. Every time.
• Be Tenacious
  • Give Your Best – Always give your best effort and seek to improve every day.
  • Never Settle – Settling can lead to compromising on effort and quality of work. Find a way forward and don’t settle for “It can’t be done.”
  • Work Passionately – Passion accelerates your abilities, propels you to overcome obstacles and shows customers and co-workers that you care.
• Lead by Example
  • Do the Right Thing – When we let honesty and integrity be our guide, we will always be headed in the right direction.
  • Take Ownership – Each of us must be accountable for ourselves, our colleagues, our customers and our company.
  • Act with Empathy – When we recognize and understand each other’s challenges, we communicate better and grow stronger as a team.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

We believe there’s always room to learn and grow, from entry-level employees to senior leaders. Opportunities exist for internal advancement and professional development including on-the-job training. Educational expense assistance is available for employees seeking to continue their education ambitions aligned with their employment within the company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.