Local Delivery Driver (CDL A)

About the role

We are hiring a Local Delivery Driver in Columbus, OH. The position offers a starting pay of $30.50/hr, Monday - Friday, Day Shift, with quarterly bonuses and comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. The position requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License, a Hazmat endorsement, and one year of prior Class A professional driving experience.

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 Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Valid Medical Examiner's Card.
• Hazmat Endorsement (or willing to obtain).
• One year of prior Class A professional driving experience within the last five years and a clean driving record to include no more than two convictions, OR two at-fault accidents in the last three years; OR no more than a combination of one conviction and one at-fault accident in the last three years.
• In lieu of experience, may consider accepting a diploma from an accredited driving school.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Ability to routinely lift 25 – 75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to obtain a forklift operator certification.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Valid Medical Examiner's Card.
• Hazmat Endorsement (or willing to obtain).
• One year of prior Class A professional driving experience within the last five years and a clean driving record to include no more than two convictions, OR two at-fault accidents in the last three years; OR no more than a combination of one conviction and one at-fault accident in the last three years.
• In lieu of experience, may consider accepting a diploma from an accredited driving school.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Skills

• Safe and reliable cylinder handling.
• Accurate record keeping.
• Compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Warehouse support skills.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus potential.
• Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Support for parents with a 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• Future security with a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Early access to benefits after 30 days of employment.

Pay

$30.50/hr, Monday - Friday, Day Shift.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Day Shift.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability 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.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

About Airgas

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success, and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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.