Energy Delivery Specialist

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Northern Partners Cooperative is looking for a reliable and safety-focused Energy Delivery Specialist to join our team. If you have a CDL, enjoy being on the road, take pride in providing excellent customer service, and want to be part of a team that helps keep farms, homes, and businesses running, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:

The Energy Delivery Specialist is responsible for the safe, timely, and compliant delivery of refined fuels, propane, lubricants, and related energy products to agricultural, commercial, and residential customers. This role operates commercial motor vehicles requiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements and ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including the U.S. Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

The Energy Delivery Specialist represents the cooperative in a professional manner, prioritizing safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service.

1. Delivery Operations:
Responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely transportation and delivery of refined fuels, propane, lubricants, and other energy products to agricultural, commercial, and residential customers throughout the cooperative's service territory. This includes conducting pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of tanker trucks and related equipment in compliance with FMCSA and DOT requirements. Verifies product type, quantity, and delivery location prior to transfer, ensuring proper placement and preventing cross-contamination.

Operates pumping systems, meters, valves, and hoses to safely transfer product while continuously monitoring tank levels during delivery. Performs visual and mechanical leak checks on hoses, fittings, valves, meters, and connection points before, during, and after product transfer, immediately reporting irregularities, pressure loss, or suspected leaks in accordance with cooperative policy and regulatory requirements. Accurately completes and submits fuel delivery tickets, customer order tickets, billing documentation, and compliance records in a timely manner to support prompt and accurate customer billing.

Maintains professional communication with the Energy Director, Energy Administrator, and customers, particularly during peak agricultural and seasonal demand periods. This position requires the ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to operational needs during evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned. Must be available to support customer service demands, emergency response situations, and time-sensitive operational requirements associated with energy delivery, installation, and safety-related service calls.

On-call responsibilities may include after-hours travel, extended work periods, and response to urgent customer or facility issues in accordance with cooperative policy. (25%)

2. Installation & Service:
Assists with and performs installation, setup, and service of bulk fuel tanks, propane tanks, pumps, meters, regulators, hoses, and dispensing systems at customer and cooperative sites. Responsibilities include coordinating tank placement, assembling and connecting equipment, ensuring proper grounding and bonding, and conducting pressure testing and leak checks prior to system activation. Performs routine service and preventative maintenance such as replacing worn hoses or fittings, tightening connections, and troubleshooting minor mechanical or meter irregularities.

Supports environmental protection efforts through spill prevention practices, secondary containment awareness, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. (25%)

3. Compliance &

Risk Management:

Maintains safety-sensitive operational compliance with DOT, hazardous materials transportation regulations, and OSHA safety standards. Requires active CDL licensure with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements and participation in required drug and alcohol testing programs. Follows hours-of-service regulations, inspection requirements, and hazardous material documentation procedures. Reports accidents, spills, leaks, near misses, or environmental concerns immediately per cooperative policy. Participates in ongoing safety and job required trainings, uses required personal protective equipment, and supports a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards and recommending safety improvements.

(15%)

4. Customer Service & Teamwork:
Supports customer retention and cooperative growth by delivering reliable, professional, and responsive service to existing and prospective energy customers. This includes identifying business opportunities, supporting cooperative energy product promotion, and assisting with service expansion opportunities such as tank installations, equipment…