Driver- Class A or B

How you will CONTRIBUTE and GROW

• Drives up to a 20-ton truck loaded with compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders and hard goods to deliver to customers on a scheduled route.
• Loads/unloads truck; changes out empty cylinders and connects full cylinders at customer site when it can safely be accomplished.
• Picks up empty cylinders from customer sites.
• Records deliveries and pick-ups on a load manifest and obtains signatures from customers for receipt purposes.
• Listens to and resolves service inquires and complaints.
• Performs pre and post trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensures all safety items are in good working order.
• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Responsible for participating in identifying any safety and/or health hazards while in the workplace including customer delivery sites. Uses good judgment in the event the associate feels the delivery site is unsafe.
• Maintains a safe driving record and appropriate driver’s license classification while operating company vehicles and equipment.
• Loads and unloads service trucks with gas cylinders, containers and supplies for scheduled route deliveries as directed by dispatcher.
• May operate a forklift or pallet jack in warehouse to/from vehicle to assist with workloads at plant/branch.
• Responsible for cryogenic dewar fills and compressed cylinders deliveries at customer sites by following FDA Requirements.
• Makes deliveries in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction is met. This may require a driver to work extra hours to meet and complete scheduled deliveries before returning back to the plant.
• Ensures that all documents required to move and deliver the load are available and accurate.
• Performs any non-route delivery necessary to provide customers with products as scheduled.
• Maintains records promptly and accurately as required by the company and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Inspects vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions before each deliver (pre-trip) and submits necessary documentation to report any defects or problems immediately.
• Performs post-trip inspection upon returning back to the Plant.
• Notifies management in a timely manner if any qualify concerns are identified on equipment/product.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and complies with all federal, state, local and DOT regulations.
• Collects, records transactions and submits all customer payments promptly to the manager.
• Pulls orders from warehouse to load truck before going out for delivery.
• Verifies weight of the truck is within DOT compliance before leaving the workplace.
• Provides support to internal and external customers to maintain inventory and delivery needs.
• Maintains neat, clean and professional personal appearance, and maintains vehicle appearance in a professional manner.
• Drivers reporting out of a branch may stock shelves, warehouse, counters and tables with merchandise, and maintain showroom displays as needed.
• May also perform order entry, process cash and charge orders using the SAP program.
• Communicates by phone, e-mail and in person with customers, sales staff, store managers and others, inquiring about and providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc.
• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Requirements

• To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.