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.
Requirements
Required:
- 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
- Parental leave (including up to 14-week paid childbirth benefit)
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Floating holidays
- Jury duty leave
- Funeral/bereavement leave
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / reimbursement
- Discounted college tuition for dependents
- Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
- Benefits start after 30 days of employment
Pay
$27.00 per hour plus a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.
Schedule
Monday‑Friday with weekend support as needed; shift starts at 4:00 AM or 5:00 AM; overtime available; route area within a 130‑mile radius of Kentwood, MI or Traverse City, MI.