CDL Route Driver

About the role

As a key representative of Airgas, the delivery driver contributes to the safe and efficient delivery of compressed gas cylinders to local and regional business customers from an Airgas branch or plant location using a company-provided CDL B vehicle. This position involves loading, unloading, and returning compressed gas cylinders and Dewars while frequently connecting with Airgas customers.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Load and unload the truck daily with gas cylinders, Dewars & supplies
• Nurture courteous & 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; we emphasize the physically active and hands-on nature of this position
• Drivers will frequently move in and out of their vehicle

A day in the life of an Airgas driver

Requirements

• Valid Class A or B CDL with HAZMAT & Airbrake endorsements (HAZMAT is required; candidates will not be considered without it)
• Maintain appropriate driver’s license, medical card & 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 while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the last seven (7) years
• Must be 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
• 1 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–Thursday 6:00–7:30 AM start time with occasional Friday, Saturday, Sunday work
• Stable schedule averaging 40 hours per 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 just 30 days of employment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
• Referral bonus: $500

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; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. 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.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.