Counter Sales Associate / Backup Driver (CDL B)

Location: Janesville, WI - Dresser Dr - Retail shop

About the role

This is a unique hybrid position that blends in-store customer sales with local driving and delivery. You’ll move between sales, warehouse operations, and local driving—building customer relationships, assisting with sales, and serving as a backup driver when needed.

Responsibilities

• Selling industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding supplies, and related equipment to new and existing customers.
• Assisting customers via email, telephone, and in-person walk-ins; providing guidance on equipment usage and material requirements.
• Managing loading and unloading of cylinders, operating forklifts, and serving as a backup driver.
• Monitoring and maintaining proper hardgoods and cylinder inventory levels to prevent supply emergencies.
• Managing accounts receivable, including discussing past-due accounts, collecting payments, and ensuring accurate paperwork (coding, costing, pricing).

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Class B or better CDL with HAZMAT endorsement (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• 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 required.
• Ability to routinely lift 25–75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to over 100 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in changing temperatures.
• Ability to maintain a drug-free workplace and adhere to safety regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

Monday – Friday, morning start time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefits for growing families.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Driver Bonus and Gain Share (quarterly payouts).
• Benefits start after 30 days of employment.

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 also one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products and ammonia products/process chemicals. With 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative, and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare, serving over 4 million customers in 60 countries.