Job Description

Job Title: Tractor Fuel Specialist

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Driver Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: Mid Shift, 11:00am to 7:00pm, Mon - Fri

Wage: $25.00/Hourly

Purpose of Position:

1. To safely and efficiently fuel all tractors in Carlisle.

2. To provide a financial savings to the transportation department.

Values and Business Practices

• Safety First – We value our integrity while operating safely within the confines of all federal, state, local and company policies
• We deliver on our commitments to our customers always with a positive attitude.
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity.
• We operate with high business ethics.
• We are a good corporate citizen.
• We value our professional relationships on all levels .
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”.

Company Expectations:

Our expectation is that all employees, customers and vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.

Flexibility:

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability:

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude:

Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn:

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative:

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in department meetings. Display pride in your assigned truck and related equipment, is on time for loading and delivery appointments. Secures cargo appropriately to protect from damage and theft.

Quality of Work:

Maintains high standards and safety despite pressing deadlines.

Follows directions:

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, Fleet Dispatch Manager, Driver Manager and Load Planner, etc.…

Communication:

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance:

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Position Competency:

1. Ability to climb in and out of tractor safely.

2. Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on private property and keep tractors clean.

3. A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle.

4. Must be able to lift 50lbs, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers sit or stand for long periods of time.

Role Expectations

Safety and Compliance:

• A solid knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to abide by such regulations 100% of the time.
• Ability to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Reports immediately to Dispatch any unsafe acts or equipment that may cause injury or damage to others.

Tractor Fueling

• Safely fuel each tractor from the bulk fuel tank.
• Safely add DEF to each tractor nightly while the tractor is fueled.

Fleet Operations.

• Ability to read and understand work instructions from dispatch.
• Ability to work independently and track all fueling that is completed.

Maintenance:

• Ability to perform an effective pre or post trip inspections, communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance teams for effective resolution.

Quality:

• Complete fueling without spilling any fuel or DEF.
• Ability to communicate immediately to Dispatch if there are any issues that need communicated.
• Maintain clean interiors of tractors.

Initiative:

• Safely remove snow and ice in winter from vehicles.
• Communicates with Dispatch prior to end of day, if anything else is required.
• Stays on scheduled throughout the day, taking required breaks but no excessive breaks or time .
• Communicates their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility.