Driver - Local Delivery (Class A)

Location: Abilene, TX – Retail shop. Recruiter: Amy O’Brien (amy.obrien@airgas.com)

About the role

As an Ambassador for Airgas, the Service & Delivery Professional takes pride in the safe and reliable delivery of compressed gas cylinders to local and regional business partners. Operating from an Airgas branch or plant location using a company‑provided straight or box truck, you will manage the flow of cylinders while building lasting relationships with the customers you visit. You’ll be part of a supportive professional team that encourages personal growth and internal mobility, while ensuring you have the work/life balance needed to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, deliver, and unload cylinders containing compressed gases to both external and internal customer locations.
• Accurately record deliveries and pick‑ups on a load manifest, obtaining customer signatures for receipt.
• Collect empty, rejected, or unsold cylinders and return them to a plant or branch for refilling.
• Adhere to all Airgas safety standards (SAFECOR) and government regulations, including those from DOT, EPA, FMCSA, FDA, and OSHA.
• Provide assistance in the warehouse or on the dock as needed.

Requirements

• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Card.
• Hazmat and Airbrake certifications required.
• No more than two traffic convictions, or two at‑fault accidents in the last 3 years, or no more than a combination of one traffic conviction and one at‑fault accident in the last 3 years.
• At least 1 year of CDL driving experience in the last 5 years, or proof of a trucking school completion certificate from the last 12 months.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Ability to routinely lift 25–75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76–125 lbs. with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Ability to drive hazardous cargo for up to 8 hours; frequent bending required.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to obtain a forklift operator certification.

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.
• Parental leave (up to 14‑week paid child‑birth benefits).
• 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 assistance/reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Pay

$27 per hour with potential for two quarterly bonuses.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, day shift.