CDL Truck Driver | Tanker

About the Role

Airgas National Carbonation (ANC) is a specialized division of Airgas that focuses on delivering CO₂ (carbon dioxide) to support drink carbonation for businesses such as restaurants, bars, craft breweries, fast‑food locations, and entertainment venues. As a Bulk CO₂ Driver, you will operate a cryogenic tanker, making roughly 10+ deliveries per day to replenish onsite cryogenic delivery systems known as Microbulk tanks. All ANC trucks are modern‑day cabs with automatic transmissions, and we utilize an efficient slip‑seat operation.

Responsibilities

• Product Delivery: Safely transfer bulk CO₂ product from the Airgas truck to the customer’s tank utilizing a hose hook‑up.
• Vehicle Inspections: Conduct thorough pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections in compliance with DOT regulations and company maintenance checklists.
• Collaboration: Ensure the route truck remains in proper, safe working order, and coordinate routine or required maintenance on a timely basis.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL with HAZMAT, Tanker & Airbrake endorsements.
• Maintain appropriate driver’s license, medical card & endorsements.
• No more than two traffic convictions or at‑fault accidents within the last three years.
• No driving while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the last seven years.
• Must be able to work in a drug‑free environment.
• Must have 1 year of CDL driving experience in the last 5 years or be able to provide proof of a certificate of completion from trucking school completed in the last 12 months.
• Preferred: CO₂ or any specialty gas experience is a plus, but not required; we will train.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave – up to 14‑week paid childbirth benefit.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Pay

$27.00 per hour plus a $2,000 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday with a flexible AM start time before 8:00 AM; overtime availability. Route area: within a 275‑mile radius of Des Moines, IA, covering all of Iowa and northern Missouri.