Pratum Co Op

The primary purpose of this job is to deliver bulk fuel orders to customers. This is a very important customer service role as this position connects the truck to the customer.

This position significantly contributes to Pratum Co-op’s overall mission: an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships.

The following are general tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Safely drive loaded and empty tanker trucks of various sizes, make/models and configurations
• Perform proper pre and post trip truck and trailer inspections
• Properly load and unload; handling, hooking and unhooking hoses
• Operate pumps and valves for loading an unloading, both on and off the truck
• Safely fill tanks of all types and sizes using various size hoses, nozzles, and fittings, utilizing pipe wrenches, and other hand tools as needed
• Accurately complete driver logs, pre and post trip forms, invoices, and other paperwork as required

Expectations

• Comply with federal DOT, State, and company policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain familiarity with the employee handbook
• Function in a way that fulfills Pratum’s Values
  • Integrity: always doing the right thing
  • Safety: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
  • Professionalism: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
  • Results Oriented: delivering on your promises
  • Teamwork: respecting one another with humility, maintaining good communication with dispatchers and immediate manager
  • Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
  • Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve, maintaining great relationships

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must hold a Class A or B commercial driver’s license with the ability and willingness to obtain tanker and hazmat endorsements soon after start date.  Class A CDL is preferred
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Minimum one-year experience driving a tanker truck is preferred
• On-the-job training available

Preferred Skills

• Able to drive truck off road, and on roads that are narrow and have steep inclines
• Able to properly install tire chains in snowy, icy and muddy conditions