Fuel Driver

Job Description

Job Description

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. Improving 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.

Job Summary

This position advises and coordinates the safe fuel delivery operation for the Haines Bulk Fuel Tank Farm and facility, ensuring customer needs are met in an efficient and timely manner.

Summary of all-important Job Functions

• Monitors workload of fuel driver staff, making alterations and changing dispatches based on consumer demands and local weather conditions; identifies products and other related services that should occur at any given customer location.
• Attending and conducting safety meetings with fuel drivers and other related department personnel to ensure the safety culture of the company is being implemented and fulfilled.
• Provide feedback to the facility manager on how drivers are performing.
• Ensure drivers are aware of road conditions prior to being dispatched.
• Work with the site manager and maintenance department to ensure accurate scheduling of routine vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure drivers and equipment meet all DOT requirements.
• Assist with the training of employees to ensure they are meeting all regulatory and company training requirements.
• Audit employees' work performance to ensure regulatory and company compliance.
• Deliver product to customers by truck or other means.
• Assists with the day-to-day tank farm operations and maintains a Person in Charge (PIC) status for vessel and facility operations.
• Follow all DOT regulations.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience : High School Diploma and demonstrated ability, preferably in the petroleum industry; or a combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree and previous supervisory experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations :

Benefits!

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 crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.