Propane Route Specialist

NEW Cooperative Inc.; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Cooperative is seeking a driver to deliver bulk propane and related products from our yard in Iowa. You will operate a delivery vehicle, follow safety and regulatory guidelines, and maintain equipment, records, and relationships with customers.

Responsibilities include collaborating with energy sales, adhering to DOT/OSHA standards, and maintaining clean work areas. This role requires attention to safety, punctuality, and a cooperative team approach.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must have Class B CDL with Tanker and HazMat endorsements; Class A CDL preferred.
• Must understand weather conditions and seasonal demands.
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to interpret documents and procedures.
• Able to interact with customers at all levels.
• Problem solving and operational understanding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bulk propane orders safely, following regulations.
• Operate delivery vehicle safely and manage maintenance.
• Deliver, connect, and maintain petroleum equipment.
• Respond to after-hour calls from team members.
• Complete driving logs and electronic delivery records.
• Comply with DOT, OSHA, and NEW Cooperative safety programs.
• Collaborate with energy salespeople to grow sales.
• Maintain neat, clean work area and vehicles.
• Perform or schedule repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Abide by company policies and be punctual.
• Communicate safety procedures to teammates.

Skills

CDL driving

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Education

Class B CDL with Tanker and HazMat endorsements

Job description

Build Your Career with NEW Cooperative

At NEW Cooperative, we’re committed to supporting agriculture, strengthening our communities, and investing in our people. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we provide meaningful career opportunities across operations, agronomy, grain, feed, energy, transportation, administration, technology, and corporate services.

Whether you’re just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a team that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Explore the position below to see how you can become part of the NEW Cooperative team.

(This opportunity is eligible for our employee referral bonus. Please be sure to indicate the name of the NEW Cooperative employee that referred you in the questions that follow.)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following:

Transportation & Delivery

• Deliver bulk propane orders safely, following regulations.
• Operate the delivery vehicle in a safe manner and manage vehicle maintenance.
• Deliver, connect, and maintain petroleum equipment.
• Respond to after-hour calls from team members when appropriate.
• Works extended hours as requested by supervisor to ensure good customer service in busy season.
• Communicate safe storage and handling procedures to fellow team members.

Documentation & Procedures

• Complete all driving logs and other documentation in an accurate, neat, and timely manner.
• Maintain electronic delivery records & tickets.
• Comply with all DOT, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and NEW Cooperative safety programs, polices, and procedures.

Sales & Marketing

• Collaborate with energy salespeople to increase sales of petroleum and related products.
• Assist in developing and promoting competitive marketing strategies/plans.
• Maintain current knowledge of products & services offered

Maintenance

• Ensures that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment to promote a positive company image.
• Performs or schedules repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Visually inspect tanks, pumps, and other location equipment during filling. Alert location manager or supervisor.

Other

• Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles carefully and for their intended use.
• Assist in other areas of the location as needed.

Basic Employment Expectations:

Safety

• Performs work in a safe manner at all times and uses the appropriate PPE.
• Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
• Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
• Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.

Communication

• Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
• Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.

Accountability & Professionalism

• Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
• Carries a fair share of the workload.
• Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
• Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
• Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.

Customer Service

• Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.

Personal/Professional Development

• Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
• Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must have at least a Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with Tanker and HazMat endorsements. Class A CDL preferred.
• Must have an understanding of the weather conditions and know that temperatures may be below or above normal, depending upon the time of year and adjustment is necessary to maintain high levels of customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.
• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customers and individuals at all levels of organization.
• Possesses problem solving capability and understand the operational processes.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position will rarely work in wet or humid, extreme cold/heat (all non-weather) conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, or vibration.
• Position will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, in fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, work in explosive atmosphere.
• Position will frequently work in outdoor weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and minimum level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty, or responsibility required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties related to the successful performance of the job.

NEW Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.