Fuel Truck Driver

Fuel Delivery Driver

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 959 and is governed by the terms and conditions of the current collective bargaining agreement between Sourdough Fuel and Teamsters Local 959.

Under the general supervision of the Sourdough Fuel General Manager and Driver Foreman, the Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and professional fuel delivery service while maintaining a high standard of customer service. Drivers interact with both internal and external customers by phone, radio, and in person to ensure a positive customer experience.

The primary responsibility of this position is the safe and timely delivery of fuel to residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Fairbanks, North Pole, and the surrounding areas.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

1. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned tanker, trailer, and equipment to ensure safe operating condition.
2. Comply with all applicable DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.
3. Safely load, transport, and unload fuel products in accordance with company procedures and training.
4. Maintain regular communication with dispatch regarding delivery status, routing, and any operational issues.
5. Deliver fuel to residential, commercial, military, and retail customers throughout the service area.
6. Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs as needed and report mechanical issues promptly.
7. Complete all deliveries safely, professionally, efficiently, and courteously while providing excellent customer service.
8. Accurately complete all required delivery, inspection, and regulatory documentation.
9. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance of assigned equipment and work area.

Leadership Competency Requirements For Individual Contributor Level:

Customer Focus:

• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Drive For Results:

• Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Problem Solving:

• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Time Management:

• Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating his/her efforts on the more important priorities.

Education and/or Experience:

1. Must possess a valid Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements (Class A CDL is preferred), a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate, and a clean driving record.
2. Must be able to safely operate a fuel delivery truck and associated equipment.
3. Experience handling and transporting petroleum products and other hazardous materials is preferred.
4. Previous heating oil or petroleum delivery experience is preferred but not required.
5. Working knowledge of Fairbanks, North Pole, and surrounding areas, including residential and commercial delivery locations, is preferred.
6. Must be familiar with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), DOT requirements, and state and federal trucking regulations.
7. Must successfully pass all required pre-employment screenings, including a DOT physical, drug and alcohol testing, and any other applicable background requirements.
8. Must be able to work safely in extreme weather conditions, including temperatures ranging from -50°F to -65°F.
9. Must demonstrate strong customer service skills and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor when interacting with customers and coworkers.
10. Must be adaptable, dependable, and able to work independently while managing changing schedules and priorities.
11. Must be able to accurately complete required paperwork, maintain daily fuel inventory records, and communicate clearly in both written and verbal form.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

Mathematical Skills:

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 and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

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.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 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 required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment is outside either in the truck or outside delivering fuel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.

Note: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Petro Star Inc., a division of ASRC, is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other legal protected status. EOE: M|F|D|V EEO Poster

Petro Star Inc. is the refining division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.