Careers
Foster Fuels is a diversified, growing company that has been in the petroleum business since 1921. We are committed to hiring and retaining skilled employees that are courteous, knowledgeable, and hard-working. Foster Fuels values quality, customer service, safety, and dependability. We encourage those who fit the described criteria to apply. Please fill out an application and email it to hr@fosterfuels.com or fax it to 434-376-5969. We will keep it on file.
Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees:
- Paid Time Off
- Safe, Modern Equipment
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance – Piedmont
- 401K Plan – Fidelity
- Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental: Disability, Dental, Cancer, etc.
- Employee Scholarship Opportunities
- Furnished Uniforms
- Annual Performance-Based Bonus
- Annual Performance-Based Pay Increase
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
- Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace
Office Staff:
- Safety/DOT Compliance Director – Brookneal, VA
- Regional Sales Representative – Charlottesville, VA
Service Staff:
- Class A CDL Transport Driver – Brookneal, VA
- Lead Service Technician – Rustburg, VA
- Service Technician – Charlottesville, VA
- Fuel Quality Technician – Brookneal, VA
- Class A CDL Transport Driver – Greensboro, NC
Office Staff
Safety/DOT Compliance Director – Brookneal, VA
Foster Fuels is looking for a dynamic, driven individual to lead all areas of our corporate and transportation safety programs. Our philosophy guides us to consistently do the right thing for our employees, our company and the customers we serve every day. The safety director will lead and oversee all Health, Safety and DOT compliance issues for Federal and State Trucking regulations. In addition, the position will be responsible for directing the company’s DOT Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace requirements for all covered transport drivers.
Duties and Responsibilities:Prepare daily bills and invoices and complete the invoicing process for submission to customers.
- Ensure all CDL Drivers are in compliance and up to date for CDL Licenses, HM endorsements, and medical certifications.
- Maintain and keep up-to-date the HM Security Plan for all locations.
- Ensures all fleet are in compliance with all DOT regulations including HOS, Maintenance, Safety, Hazardous Materials, and Placarding.
- Manage the DOT profile on a weekly basis ensuring accuracy and in satisfactory or better standing. Dispute all errors
and incorrect violations. - Facilitate and record HM and Motor Carrier Safety training.
- Conduct safety, DOT and HM briefings with drivers
- Maintain DOT driver files on all CDL Drivers
- Serve as primary contact spokesperson between NTA, FMCSA, and DOT officials.
- Manage the CDL Drug and Alcohol program, schedule random drug and alcohol test. Provide DER (designated employer representatives) training as necessary. Develop and maintain relationships with all testing locations and track facilities and technician certifications to ensure DOT compliance.
- Manage and Maintain Foster Fuels’ MCA-150 Report for interstate operations affecting IRP registration.
- Manage Foster Fuels’ MCS-90 Federal Report for insurance requirements including federal posting compliance.
- Conduct investigations on all commercial vehicle crashes for infraction of company policy, maintain records, report all accidents to insurance carriers, maintain DOT federal accident register.
- Manage processes for Driver Background Checks, Pre-Employment Medical Screening & DOT Physicals, Previous Employer Release of Information, etc. in coordination & conjunction with HR and Operations Personnel
- Work with Operations Personnel to implement and manage a proactive, behavior-based approach to Health & Safety, with a strong emphasis on Personal Responsibility, Incident Prevention, & a Management Systems approach to compliance.
- Ensure the organization is OSHA compliant for all employees, grounds and buildings.
- Maintain, communicate and provide Leadership for the Emergency action plan.
- Provide oversight and administration of the environmental compliance program
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 5 years’ direct experience directing DOT, Health & Safety trucking regulatory compliance & risk management programs.
- B.S. in Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, or related Science Discipline is preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Federal and State DOT, Health & Safety trucking regulations, especially the DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Hazardous Materials Regulations, Drug & Alcohol Regulations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and administration.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to direct and achieve priorities, goals, and strategies with limited supervision.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to appropriately target communication for Operations and Management to interactions and meetings with a variety of Federal and State stakeholders.
- Proficient knowledge of computers and typical production software.
- Strong attention to detail, and taking action to meet compliance regulations.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to balance compliance regulations with business priorities.
- Certified in Motor Carrier Safety Compliance.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in the Petroleum Industry is preferred.
Competencies:
Action oriented, approachability, command skills, conflict management, decision quality, integrity and trust, listening, managerial courage, negotiating, peer relationships, planning, problem solving
Other Comments:
- Must be able to safely walk up stairs (e.g., truck racks, etc.), ascend & descend ladders (e.g., storage tanks, tankers, etc.), and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Very good physical mobility and dexterity to inspect conditions of Trucking Assets (top, bottom, side, etc.).
Regional Sales Representative – Charlottesville, VA
Foster Fuels, Inc. a fuel distribution company, is looking for a self-driven business advocate outside Regional Sales Representative. The focus of this opportunity is selling Foster Fuels products and services and assisting customers with their product needs. The Sales Associate provides an exemplary customer experience by asking the customer questions to determine their needs and engaging the customer with their product knowledge, suggestively selling items for the customer’ s immediate needs and recommending additional items and/ or services that will satisfy their future needs. The successful candidate will be able to elevate company standards, achieve sales goals and meet customer expectations .
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for making face-to-face meetings with current and prospective customers to solicit business within a geographic area.
- Work closely with building contractors and developers in the area to maintain, substain and grow business and effective customer service.
- Advocating the advantages of doing business with Foster Fuels and the service we provide above and beyond our competitors.
- Follow up with all leads and ensure all communications to support and build the brand are available.
- Perform aggressive marketing, cold calling and new business development opportunities for Propane Systems and Products within the region.
- Provide proper communications (personal, electronic, voice and written) with customers and prospects on product pricing, availability quality and service.
- Understand the technical aspects of product functionality and quality, logistics, pricing and customer risk management strategies
- Understand the competitive landscape
- Address customer service concerns related to billing, invoicing, and pricing as they arise and escalate as necessary.
- Responsible for attending Chamber of Commerce, Community, Industry and Trade Show related events as required
- Develop and maintain metrics to demonstrate market penetration into the region and leads to hard sales.
- Work with the marketing department to develop collateral to support the business leads in the region.
Required Skills:
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.
- The ideal Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years Sales experience in a B2B environment.
- This position is designed for an ambitious hunter, someone who creates their own leads and is not afraid to make the calls and face to face visits to close business in a B2B and B2C environment.
- The selected candidate must have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to balance business needs with customer/client needs.
- Solid closing skills and ability to build value added long term relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills for communicating with a diverse customer base.
- Ability to increase market share and customer retention.
- Ability to generate a high closing rate through a consultative selling approach
- Must maintain active target customer accounts and prospect lines
- Must have proficient skills in Microsoft Office (word, excel, power point, and outlook.
- Good organizational skills and ability to work independently
- Aggressive, self-motivated business developer capable of making independent decisions with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Preferred Skills:
- Industry knowledge would be a plus.
Competencies:
• Action Oriented • Approachability • Business Acumen • Customer Focused • Decision Quality
• Integrity and Trust • Interpersonal Savvy • Listening • Negotiating • Organizing • Perserverance
• Drives for Results • Work/Life Balance
Other Comments:
- Requires daily travel throughout the sales region
- Requires office hours as needed
Service Staff
Class A CDL Transport Driver – Brookneal, VA — HQ
Foster Fuels serves our nation in the delivery of fuels. The Transport Driver is a seasoned driver whose job is to deliver fuel to customer destinations and to provide exceptional customer service. Foster Fuels’ drivers are responsible for and required to ensure their equipment is properly maintained and all records and reports required for DOT and corporate compliance are met.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drives truck and tanker to pick up and deliver fuel products as required.
- Applies knowledge of commercial driving and skill in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or in tight loading/unloading areas.
- Abides by all company, DOT, state and federal transportation safety regulations.
- Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment for defects and safe operating conditions before and after trips, when stopped during the workday. Submits a daily vehicle inspection report on the condition at the end of each day.
- Performs basic preventive maintenance to ensure fluid levels and tire pressure are maintained.
- Maintains records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver’s logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required by Foster Fuels or state and federal regulations.
- Ensures that all shipping documentation (bills of laden, weight tickets, etc.) required to move with shipments are available for inspection, that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipments when delivered, and that signed bills of laden for proof of delivery are turned into dispatch daily.
- Reports all accidents/incidents involving driver or company equipment to the supervisor immediately after an incident occurs.
- Promptly reports any delays due to breakdown, weather or traffic conditions, or other emergencies. Also reports if there is more than a one-hour delay in getting unloaded or loaded, and reports in the event of irregularities relating to pick-up or delivery of fuel.
Required Skills:
- Requires one year minimum over-the-road experience as a fuel transport driver.
- Requires Class A Driver’s License with H & N endorsements, current DOT physical examination card, and clean DMV record maintained during the duration of employment.
- Position travels outside of the local area when responding to an emergency event.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
- Ability to complete simple calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to graph hours of service driving logs both manually and electronically.
Preferred Skills:
One or more years of fuel industry (delivery) experience
Competencies:
Action-Oriented, Customer-Focused, Informing Others, Works Independently, Integrity, Trust, and Communication
Other Comments:
Sitting and driving for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours with a break or a total of 11 hours in any one day, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping/squatting, and moving items
Lead Service Technician – Rustburg, VA
The primary role of the Lead Propane Service Technician is to serve as the face of the company to customers and be responsible for the following activities; deliver, set and install propane tanks, inside and outside lines, conduct system test and purge cylinders and tanks consistent with company standards and maintaining related documentation. The Lead Propane service technician will also be responsible for installation and service of propane appliances and heating systems. Extended and on-call hours are required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represent the values of the company to customers, prospective customers and the public in a professional and
respectful manner. - Train, coach, mentor and provide direction to the assisting Service Technician.
- With assistance from the Propane Service Technician install propane tanks (varying in size from 57 to 1000 gallons
both above ground and underground) and appliances at customer sites. - Provide maintenance on existing propane systems and appliances; to include periodic scheduled maintenance, repairs,
gas leak checks, pressure checks and appliance operations. - Convey the results of service calls and the proper operation of the appliance to the customer in a professional manner.
- Install propane regulators, run propane lines from the storage tanks to the facility, and connect to appliances.
- Operate machinery such as mini-excavators, trenchers and crane trucks.
- Conduct truck inspections and ensure required inventory and tools are available to conduct the installation.
- Assume responsibility for the details of the service call to ensure that jobs are complete, accurate and
signed off as a closed job. - Advocate for all aspects of safety for the service department including appropriate personal protective equipment,
proper lifting of heavy parts and equipment, hazardous materials handling and general safety awareness. - Ensure safe working practices, following of all National, State, and Locals Codes, along with company policy.
- Perform any other tasks and duties as assigned, which may or may not relate to the normal scope of this position.
Preferred Skills:
- Previous mechanical, utility or HVAC field experience required.
- Must have a Journeyman LP Gas-Fitter license. If not, must have 4 years of mechanical, utility, or HVAC field experience.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to train and develop co-workers and subordinates.
- Knowledge and understanding of pipe capacity and gas regulators.
- Punctual and flexible work schedule required.
- Previous customer service skills in a service capacity required.
- Must have a valid Class B driver’s license with Haz Mat, Air Breaks, and Tank Endorsements. The CDL must be qualified for operation of automatic and manual transmissions.
- Must hold a valid DOT Medical Card and keep current for the duration of employment
- Must have a clean driving record (0-points) and maintain a clean driving record for the duration of employment.
- Previous experience operating such as mini-excavators, trenchers and crane trucks
- Required to participate in continuing education for applicable NPGA/CETP certifications and state and federal licensing requirements.
- Must abide by a Drug Free Workplace and Smoking policy.
Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge and understanding of pipe capacity and gas regulators
• Must participate in Continuing Education to achieve Master Gas Fitters License.
Competencies:
Leading and directing others, Action oriented, dealing with ambiguity, approachability, composure, conflict management, customer focus, decision quality, informing and effective written and verbal communications.
Other Comments:
Physical Requirements include but no limited to; lifting up to 50 pounds, using hand tools (shovel, hoe, rake, hammer, screw drivers, drills, etc.) pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, digging, shoveling.
Service Technician – Charlottesville, VA
The primary role of the Propane Service Technician is to be responsible for the following activities; deliver, set and install propane tanks, inside and outside lines, conduct system test and purge cylinders and tanks consistent with company standards and maintaining related documentation. Propane service technician will also be responsible for installation and service of propane appliances and heating systems. Extended and on-call hours are required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represent the values of the company to customers, prospective customers and the public in a professional and respectful manner.
- Assist the Lead Propane Technician or independently install propane tanks (above ground and underground) and appliances at customer sites.
- Provide maintenance on existing propane systems and appliances; to include periodic scheduled maintenance, repairs, gas leak checks, pressure checks and appliance operations.
- Convey the results of service calls and the proper operation of the appliance to the customer in a professional manner.
- Install propane regulators, run propane lines from the storage tanks to the facility, and connect to appliances.
- Operate machinery such as mini-excavators, trenchers and crane trucks
- Conduct truck inspections and ensure required inventory and tools are available to conduct the installation.
- Manage details of the service call to ensure that jobs are complete and signed off as completed and closed.
- Advocate for all aspects of safety for the service department including appropriate personal protective equipment, proper lifting of heavy parts and equipment, hazardous materials handling and general safety awareness
- Perform any other tasks and duties as assigned, which may or may not relate to the normal scope of this position
Required Skills:
- 1 year of previous mechanical, utility or HVAC field experience required.
- Punctual and flexible work schedule required.
- Previous customer service skills in a service capacity required.
- Must have a valid Class B driver’s license with Haz Mat, Air Breaks, and Tank Endorsments or obtain the license with endorsements within 3 months of employment.
- Must hold a valid DOT Medical Card and keep current for the duration of employment
- Must have a clean driving record (0-points) and maintain a clean driving record for the duration of employment.
- Required to participate in continuing education for applicable NPGA/CETP certifications and state and federal licensing requirements.
- Must abide by a Drug Free Workplace and Smoking policy.
- Previous experience operating backhoes, trenchers, mini excavators and crane trucks
Preferred Skills:
- Currently holding or expected to achieve a CDL Class B with endorsements within 6 months.
- Knowledge and understanding of pipe capacity and gas regulators.
- Must participate in Continuing Education to achieve Gas Fitters License.
Competencies:
Action oriented, dealing with ambiguity, approachability, composure, conflict management, customer focus, decision quality, informing and effective written and verbal communications
Other Comments:
Physical Requirements include but no limited to; lifting up to 50 pounds, using hand tools (shovel, hoe, rake, hammer, screw drivers, drills, etc.) pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, digging, shoveling.
Fuel Quality Technician – Brookneal, VA
Foster Fuels a national fuel distribution and fuel service provider has an opening for a Fuel Quality Technician position based out of our Brookneal Headquarters office. Fuel Quality Technicians candidates must be a candidate with excellent self management skills and a proven track record of meeting ambitious goals and exemplary customer service. This position requires extended periods of travel throughout the United States.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Fuel Quality technicians pull samples from fuel storage tanks and test the quality of the fuel.
- Assist with cleaning & filtration operations at customer sites.
- Lead fuel cleaning and filtration operations at Customer sites. (company training provided).
- Provide Fuel Quality Service Work
- Must be able to maintain records and process paperwork related to service work provided including preparing reports and data entry
- Assist with Tank Pump outs, fuel delivery or other Mission Critical Work when required.
- Must be able to work equally well in an office as well as out at a customer site (field setting)
- Must have demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to address and resolve issues in a professional manner.
- Must be available to assist in Disaster Relief deployments when required.
Required Skills:
- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to obtain a US Passport within six months.
- Must have demonstrated problem solving capability.
- Ability to work independently or as a team.
- Requires travel up to approximately 60% of the time for up to two to three weeks at a time.
- Candidates must be mechanically inclined and have had some previous mechanical work experience.
- Requires attention to details in all aspects of the job, during fuel quality work as well as office work.
- Candidates must be self-motivated and a self-starter
- Candidates must have experience and competence with Microsoft Office suite, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Candidates must have effective written and oral communications skills.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL with Tanker and Hazmat or X endorsements within three months.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with pumps or fluid handling systems preferred.
- Associates degree in a scientific field preferred.
Competencies:
Self starter, Customer Service Orientation, Works Independently, Teamwork, Integrity, Likes to travel, Works well with others, Self Managing, Takes direction from others.
Other Comments:
Physical Requirements include; must be able to lift/carry up to 50-75 pounds, climbing, squatting, crawling and ability to work at heights wearing fall restraints.
Class A CDL Transport Driver – Greensboro, NC
Foster Fuels serves our nation in the delivery of fuels. The Transport Driver is a seasoned driver whose job is to deliver fuel to customer destinations and provide exceptional customer service. Foster Fuel Drivers are responsible and required to ensure their equipment is properly maintained and all records and reports required for DOT and Corporate compliance are met.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drives truck and tanker to pick up and deliver fuel products as required.
- Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skill in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations,
such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or in tight loading/unloading areas. - Abides by all company, DOT, State and Federal transportation safety regulations.
- Conducts pre-trip and post trip inspections of equipment for defects and safe operation conditions before and after
trips, when stopped during the work day and submits a daily vehicle inspection report on the condition at the end of
each day. - Performs basic preventive maintenance to ensure fluid levels and tire pressure are maintained.
- Maintains records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations and including driver’s logs, records of
fuel purchases, mileage records and other records required by Foster Fuels or state and federal regulations. - Ensures that all shipping documentation (bills of laden, weight tickets, etc.) required to move with shipments are
available for inspection, that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipments when delivered, and that signed bills of
laden for proof of delivery are turned into dispatch daily. - Reports all accidents/incidents involving driver or company equipment immediately after an incident occurs to the
Supervisor. - Promptly reports any delays due to breakdown, weather or traffic conditions, or other emergencies. Also report if
there is more than a one-hour delay in getting unloaded or loaded, or in the event of irregularities relating to pick up or
deliver of fuel.
Required Skills:
- Requires one-year minimum over the road experience as a fuel transport driver
- Requires Class “A” Driver’s License with H & N endorsements, current DOT physical examination card and clean DMV record and maintained during the duration of employment.
- Position travels outside of the local area when responding to an emergency event.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
- Ability to complete simple calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
- Ability to graph hours of service driving logs both manually and electronically.
Preferred Skills:
- 1 or more years of Fuel Industry (delivery) experience.
Competencies:
Action Oriented, Customer Focused, Informing Others, Works Independently, Integrity, Trust and Communication
Other Comments:
- Sitting and driving for extended periods of time up to 8 hours with a break or a total of 11 hours in any one day.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Bending, stooping/squatting and moving items
