Class B CDL Route Driver

Location: Brunswick, GA – Retail shop

About the role

This role is responsible for the safe transportation, loading, and unloading of compressed gas cylinders between locations while maintaining meticulous documentation and vehicle safety inspections. You will professionally manage associate and customer relations, operate warehouse equipment like forklifts, and strictly adhere to all hazardous material safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class B Hazmat vehicle to deliver compressed and liquid gas cylinders, as well as hard goods, along designated routes.
• Collect empty cylinders from customers and address inquiries to ensure complete satisfaction.
• Record all transactions accurately and obtain necessary customer signatures.
• Handle the loading and unloading of all materials.
• Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, noting any issues to ensure full safety compliance and maintaining the vehicle's condition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and serve as a representative of the company during all deliveries.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Class B CDL (Class A noted in posting is a typo; role requires Class B).
• Must have HAZMAT endorsement or be able to obtain the endorsement within 60 days of being hired.
• Must have at least 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the last 5 years.
• Successful completion of Airgas Background and Motor Vehicle Check.
• DOT Clearinghouse verification from previous employers is required.
• Ability to routinely lift 25–75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in changing temperatures.
• Ability to maintain a drug-free workplace.
• Adherence to safety regulations and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift Experience.
• Touch freight delivery experience.

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.
• Up to 14 weeks paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Parental leave, 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 match.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Benefits start after 30 days of employment.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, start time 6 am.
• Home daily.

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.