Tech, Operations - Energy - Sunrise FS - Champaign/Douglas/Edgar Counties

SALARY RANGE: $22.00 - $27.00 

Sunrise FS is headquartered in Virginia, Illinois, with branches in Cass, Champaign, Clark, Douglas, Edgar, Mason and Vermillion counties. Sunrise FS has about 200 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 14,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, grain, tires, irrigation, and retail. Sunrise FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

 

Assists in the daily operational duties of the energy department including the maintenance of energy inventory and equipment, energy service work and energy deliveries as needed. Provides customer service in a timely manner to increase satisfaction, maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides service work for propane, liquid fuels, and lubricants.

 

Performs leak checks and occasional painting of tanks.

 

Delivers propane and liquid fuels to customers as needed.

 

Maintains records of all regulators, including dates of manufacture and changes out as necessary

 

Maintains a record of all company owned tanks and equipment.

 

Pickup and deliver propane and fuel tanks throughout the delivery areas

 

Performs tank set up and delivery for all segments of the Energy Department

 

Provide coverage for the Energy/Propane Sales and Delivery Specialists as needed

 

Performs repairs and maintenance of equipment as needed

 

Maintains an appropriate inventory of parts on service truck necessary for minor repairs and maintenance

 

Responsible for keeping company assets clean, neat and organized, maintaining a professional image

 

Helps meet company goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs through collaboration efforts

 

Provides customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction, maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization

Works with Energy Operations Manager on all safety and compliance issues

 

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply

 

Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

Attends GROWMARK product training events as needed.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Normally requires a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, and organizational skills and basic mechanic skills. 

 

Required skills include minor equipment service/maintenance/adjustments (both Fuel and Propane), inventory control, collaboration, communication, customer focus and skill development

 

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

 

Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsements

 

Ability to achieve and maintain Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) certification for the Propane duties

 

Ability to learn GROWMARK software programs.

 

Frequently exposed or required to: 

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Confined spaces
• Lift 51-70 pounds
• Required to push heavy objects

Ability to work extended hours during seasonal demands

 

Ability to travel independently and overnight on occasion

 

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. 

At Sunrise FS, we are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that