AG-Delivery Driver Class A (Union)

About the role

The successful candidate will contribute to and grow within the Airgas team by safely delivering atmospheric, flammable, industrial gases, and hard-good products to customers in the State of Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders and supplies to customers on scheduled route stops as directed by dispatcher.
• Perform any non-route delivery necessary to provide customers with products.
• Make delivery in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Operate forklift, hand-truck, chain hoist, and/or manually load/unload cylinders to and from delivery vehicles to filling/storage areas.
• Prepare and maintain daily updated manifest in order to meet Department of Transportation requirements.
• Complete paperwork promptly and accurately and return to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare daily pre and post trip inspection reports and log books.
• Adhere to all Airgas safety rules and regulations by proactively identifying any safety and/or health hazards while in the workplace.
• Report to management any hazards.
• Identify potential problems with cylinders and notify supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe driving record and appropriate driver's license classification while operating company vehicles/equipment.
• Assure that the assigned truck/trailer is always properly placarded and loaded to meet DOT regulations.
• Comply with all company policies and federal, state, and local rules and regulations regarding the safe transport of hazardous materials.
• Collect money or checks from customers and record transactions on customer receipts.
• Promptly turn in shipping tickets, checks, and/or cash to supervisor.
• Attend company safety meetings.
• Comply with all Airgas safety rules and company policies.
• Ensure proper and full time use of safety PPE.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A CDL with a Hazmat, Airbrake, and Tanker endorsements.
• Successfully complete the classroom and road test as administered by a qualified designee annually.
• Minimum 1+ year prior Class A driving experience.
• Clean driving record required, no at-fault accidents or serious moving violations within the past three years.
• Ability to drive a commercial vehicle.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations for commercial drivers.
• Previous compressed gas cylinder handling experience is desired.
• Ability to read a map and follow directions.
• Knowledge of the greater metro area and highway/roadways system.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Able to interact with the public in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Able to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Basic math skills - addition and subtraction.
• Team player attitude with ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Flexible to adjust work schedules to meet operational requirements.
• Meet all physical qualification standards imposed by regulation for drivers.
• Able to work outdoors in climate weather conditions with temperatures ranging from 10 to over 100 degrees.

Skills

• Safe driving record and appropriate driver's license classification.
• Proactive identification of safety and health hazards.
• Identification and reporting of potential problems with cylinders.
• Compliance with Airgas safety rules and company policies.
• Use of safety PPE.
• Reporting of accidents and injuries.
• Ability to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, eligible employees receive a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.