Summary

SIGN ON BONUS: $1500 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

Description

SIGN ON BONUS: $1500

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

The Lead Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of fuel, oil, glycol, and packaged products to customer locations. This role involves managing and dispatching other rotational drivers as needed and providing coverage support for site managers. The Delivery Driver also performs terminal operator duties, such as month-end reporting, tank gauging, and inspections. Additionally, the Delivery Driver operates delivery trucks, tank trailers or pups, and delivers full drums and totes to customers. Warehouse duties, spill drills, and DOT regulation compliance are also part of this role.

Roles and Responsibilities

•    Manages and dispatches other rotational drivers based on company needs.

•    Provides coverage support for site managers based on company needs.

•    Performs terminal operator duties, including month-end reporting, tank gauging, and inspections.

•    Operates delivery trucks, tank trailers or pups to deliver fuel, oil, and packaged products to customers.

•    Delivers full drums and totes to customer locations, utilizing a manual pallet jack and rolling individual drums.

•    Delivers fuel and bulk lubes to vessels, both CG regulated and non-regulated.

•    Performs new customer tank surveys to ensure safe access and filling procedures.

•    Offloads packaged products from the truck into customer stores or warehouses.

•    Maintains accurate records of all delivery documents to ensure proper documentation.

•    Clean the truck and the facility as needed to maintain a professional appearance.

•    Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintains DOT logbook/E-Logs, and follows DOT regulations for safe driving.

•    Performs warehouse duties, including picking orders, driving forklifts, repacking bulk lubes and greases, data entry, and organizing delivery runs.

•    Schedules fleet maintenance and repair, along with annual cargo tank inspections, to ensure vehicle safety.

•    Performs spill drills and trains other drivers and terminal operators for emergency preparedness.

•    Participates in safety meetings, promptly reports injuries, spills, and property damage, and identifies and communicates job hazards.

Education and Experience

•    High school diploma or GED is required.

•    Two years of commercial driving experience or a combination of education and experience is preferred.

•    Valid Alaska Class B CDL with X endorsement, Class A preferred.

•    TWIC, Hazmat and Hazwoper can be acquired after hire.

•    Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

•    Forklift Certificate can be acquired after hire.

Benefits

•    Tuition Assistance

•    Discretionary Annual Merit Program

•    Charitable Match

•    Life Insurance – 2x your annual earnings

•    Free Credit Report Monitoring

•    Employee Assistance Program

•    Telemedicine Options

•    Medical, dental, and visions plans

•    Employee assistance program

•    Tapcheck: On-Demand Access to Earned Wages

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.

Explore transportation and logistics industry job opportunities from Hawaii to Alaska,
and Washington State to throughout the Caribbean. Visit saltchukjobboard.com today!