CDL Class A Route Driver
Location: Bessemer, AL
About the role
As a key representative of Airgas, the delivery driver contributes to the safe and efficient delivery of compressed gas cylinders to Airgas branches and plants using a company-provided tractor-trailer. This position involves loading, unloading, and returning compressed gas cylinders.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Load and unload the truck daily with gas cylinders and supplies
- Nurture courteous and professional relationships with customers
- Support deliveries in a timely manner
- Safely secure and unsecure cylinders
- Complete deliveries on customer property sites using a hand cart; this is a physically active and hands-on position
- Drivers will frequently move in and out of their vehicle
A day in the life of an Airgas driver
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL with HAZMAT (or able to obtain within 60 days from hire date) and Airbrake endorsements
- No automatic restriction on CDL; must be able and willing to drive a manual transmission
- Maintain appropriate driver’s license, medical card, and endorsements
- No more than two (2) traffic convictions or two (2) at-fault accidents in the last 3 years; or no more than a combination of one (1) traffic conviction and one (1) at-fault accident in the last 3 years
- No driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the last seven (7) years
- Able to work in a drug-free environment
- Able to regularly lift 75 lbs and move more than 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment
- One year of CDL driving experience in the last 5 years or proof of a certificate of completion from trucking school completed in the last 12 months
Preferred Qualifications
- Forklift experience
Schedule
- Consistent routine: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM start time
- Average 50–55 hour work week
Benefits
- Comprehensive family benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Up to 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefit to support growing families
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition assistance
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Benefits start after 30 days of employment
- $500 referral bonus
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
- Parental leave, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave
- Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
- Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
About Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products. We are one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products and a leading supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative, and make decisions.