Field Supervisor in Nome, Alaska at Bonanza Fuel LLC

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Bonanza Fuel’s Field Supervisor directly supervises the Lead Fuel Truck Driver and staff, Tank Farm Operator, Lead Mechanic, Propane Operator, and oversees all aspects of the Bonanza Fuel’s fuel truck delivery operation, tank farm, and propane operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Oversees safe and efficient operations of Bonanza Fuel tank farm, propane, and truck delivery operations.

· Establishes daily work schedules for three departments to ensure prompt completion of required tasks.

· Maintains a good working relationship with all Bonanza Fuel managers and staff.

· Supervises the three departments to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safe work practices.

· Completes employee evaluations of all direct reports.

· Ensures completion of work in the absence of staff or managers, either personally or delegated to other qualified personnel including after hour call-out duties.

· Completes special projects assigned by either the Bonanza Fuel CEO or SNC President/CEO.

· Provides snow removal for all SNC buildings and operations.

· Serves as the on-site safety officer for all BFI operations, including spill response training and site clean-up operations.

· Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job supervises the Lead Fuel Truck Driver, Tank Farm Operator, Lead Mechanic, Propane Operator, fuel truck delivery operations, tank farm operations and propane operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

· Excellent customer service skills and knowledge of local Nome delivery area.

· Familiarity and experience with fuel truck, propane, and tank farm operations.

· Ability to operate successful numerous types of heavy equipment, including but not limited to fuel and propane trucks, loaders, dozers, and other construction type equipment.

· Excellent supervisory skills and successful history of at least three years of similar supervisory experience.

· Ability to identify problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situation where the problems is not difficult or complex.

· Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

· Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

· Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.

· Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

· Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

· Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

· Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

· Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Generates suggestions for improving work; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree).

· Three years previous supervisory experience.

· Valid Alaska Commercial Driver’s License required with the following three endorsements: Hazmat, Air Brakes, and Tanker Endorsements.

· Current driver qualifications for a CDL as defined the State of Alaska and Department of Transportation.

· Current Commercial Driver’s License medical certificate required.

· Current 40 hour hazardous materials (HAZMA T) certificate required.

· Clean CDL driving record required.

· Minimum of five years of successful transporting hazardous materials, esp. petroleum.

· Ability to pass a background screening and credit check.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud due to the running of various machines. Much of this job will be conducted outdoors in all types of weather.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Preference will be given to Sitnasuak Shareholders and their descendants and spouses, and to Shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i).

Additionally, the Company's policy is to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, the Company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.