Energy Operations - Heritage FS - Peotone, IL

Heritage FS, Inc.; Peotone (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Health benefits

Employee assistance program

Bonus potential

Job summary

Heritage FS, Inc. is seeking an Energy Operations & Delivery professional in the Peotone, IL area. The role builds, services, and delivers refined fuels and lubricants, ensuring safe, efficient and timely operations for our customers.

Qualified candidates have route delivery experience, CDL with Hazmat, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, community-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Preferably route delivery experience to demonstrate organization and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Proven professional communication, persuasion, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated math skills and the ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, etc.
• Must have and maintain a valid CDL license with Hazmat endorsement, be insurable to operate the required vehicle, and have the ability to travel independently.
• Must be willing to work hours beyond those considered 'normal'.

Responsibilities

• Builds and delivers fuel storage tanks per the salesmen request.
• Repairs pumps and tanks at customer locations.
• Drives truck to deliver refined fuel to customers’ homes or places of business.
• Drives truck to deliver lubricants to customers’ homes or places of business.
• Handles complaints promptly and reports them to your supervisor.
• Obtains customer signatures on receipt for pickup or delivery when required.
• Completes regular activity reports.
• Maintains company equipment according to company standards and performs routine maintenance on the equipment.
• Adheres to the uniform policy and maintains the appropriate professional image.

Skills

Route delivery experience

Time management

Customer service

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

CDL with Hazmat endorsement

Team player

Job description

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

At Heritage FS, we take pride not only in our business, but in our people. We offer a strong benefits package, featuring a defined benefit pension plan and 401k plan, as well paid time off (PTO) for all full-time employees, and support for continuing education. Heritage FS provides a full range of farm supplies and services, including agronomy, seed, fertilizer, fuel, financing, marketing advice and products. We also offer a full line of energy products such as gasoline, ethanol, biodiesel, diesel fuel, propane, and lubricants.

We’re a company with deep roots throughout our territory and we work to honor those communities through our high standards of business and by supporting numerous local events and projects. We have a culture of hard work, dedication, and teamwork. As a member-owned cooperative we take great pride in the work we do in our eleven-county territory because we live here, too. Our customers are our neighbors, and we don’t take that lightly. We know we are stronger by hiring resourceful and considerate members of our communities.

Energy Operations & Delivery

SALARY/PAY RANGE

$24.00-$26.00

Purpose And Summary Statement

Support the Energy Department via building, setting, and servicing refined fuel and liquid propane tanks and pumps in addition to delivering refined fuels and lubricants as needed in a manner that is safe, efficient, and timely.

Essential Job Functions

• Builds and delivers fuel storage tanks per the salesmen request.
• Repairs pumps and tanks at customer locations.
• Drives truck to deliver refined fuel to customers’ homes or places of business.
• Drives truck to deliver lubricants to customers’ homes or places of business.
• Handles complaints promptly and reports them to your supervisor.
• Obtains customer signatures on receipt for pickup or delivery when required.
• Completes regular activity reports.
• Maintains company equipment according to company standards and performs routine maintenance on the equipment.
• Adheres to the uniform policy and maintains the appropriate professional image.

Other Job Functions

• Willingness to help and/or assist other Heritage FS departments (Propane, Agronomy, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Preferably have route delivery experience to demonstrate organization and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Proven professional communication, persuasion, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated math skills and the ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, etc.
• Demonstrated core competencies including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid CDL license with Hazmat endorsement, be insurable to operate the required vehicle, and have the ability to travel independently.
• Must be willing to work hours beyond those considered "normal".

Frequently exposed to or required to perform work tasks that may include:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, mud, snow, ice, wind, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical, and mechanical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• Lifting 51 - 70 lbs.
• Pulling /dragging up to 70 lbs for a distance of up to 100 ft
• Climbing ladders, stairs, and scaffolding
• May be required to work at varying heights and on platforms
• Maneuvering barrels or drums of product with a minimum weight of 450 lbs

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well‑being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work‑life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well‑being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.