Driver, CDL B

About the role

We are hiring a Microbulk Driver in Bessemer, AL. This position offers a sign-on bonus of $5000 and a starting hourly wage of $28.00. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a start time of 4 a.m. and up to 12 hours daily, with seasonal overtime from May to September. The route covers Decatur, AL, and surrounding areas. The primary equipment used is a Class B Driver with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles equipped with Class B Driver licenses, HAZMAT, tanker, and Airbrake endorsements.
• Maintain appropriate driver's license, medical card, and endorsements.
• No more than two (2) traffic convictions or a combination of one (1) traffic conviction and one (1) at-fault accident in the last three (3) years.
• Work in a drug-free environment.
• Able to lift 75 lbs and move more than 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment.
• One (1) year of CDL driving experience in the last five (5) years or proof of a certificate of completion from trucking school completed in the last five (5) years.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL or B CDL with HAZMAT, tanker & Airbrake 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.
• 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.
• 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 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift Certification.
• Pallet Jack Certification.
• Experience with CO2.
• Experience with delivery involving multiple stops.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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 our 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment.