AG-Driver

Responsibilities

• Drive up to a 20-ton truck loaded with compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders and hard goods to deliver to customers on a scheduled route.
• Loads/unloads truck; and changes out empty cylinders and connects full cylinders at customer site when it can safely be accomplished.
• Picks up empty cylinders from customer sites.
• Records deliveries and pick-ups on a load manifest and obtains signatures from customers for receipt purposes.
• Listens to and resolves service inquires and complaints.
• Operates a tractor trailer combination for long distance deliveries, off-loading compressed and liquefied industrial gases to customers or to storage sites.
• Performs pre and post trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensuring all safety items are in good working order.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Adheres to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Identifies and reports any safety and/or health hazards while in the workplace including customer delivery sites.
• Operates a forklift or pallet jack in warehouse to/from vehicle to assist with workloads at plant/branch.
• Maintains a safe driving record and appropriate driver’s license classification while operating company vehicles and equipment.
• Loads and unloads service trucks with gas cylinders, containers and supplies for scheduled route deliveries as directed by dispatcher.
• Makes deliveries in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction is met.
• Maintains records promptly and accurately as required by the company and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Performs post-trip inspection upon returning back to the Plant.
• Communicates by phone, e-mail and in person with customers, sales staff, store managers and others, inquiring about and providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc.
• Provides support to internal and external customers to maintain inventory and delivery needs.
• Maintains neat, clean and professional personal appearance, and maintains vehicle appearance in a professional manner.
• Stocks shelves, warehouse, counters and tables with merchandise, and maintains showroom displays as needed.
• Processes cash and charge orders using the SAP program.
• Uploads, delivers and downloads gases to customers’ vessels in a safe manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year Class A with Hazmat and Airbrake endorsements operating a commercial vehicle with a clean and safe driving record.
• Experience operating a forklift is preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of all Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations for commercial drivers.
• Excellent customer service and communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to read a map and follow directions to effectively navigate delivery route.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Possess a commitment and desire to work safely and ethically.
• Must maintain clean driving record per our driver qualification policy.

Benefits

• 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.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.