Route Driver

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Upload, deliver and download safely to customers hardgoods orders, as well as, cylinders containing compressed gases;
• Return empty cylinders to plant for refilling.
• Maintain load manifests and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries.
• Establish and maintain good customer relations, by communicating in person with customers, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc.
• Identify and monitor customers’ needs and work with them to maintain proper hardgoods and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate emergency deliveries.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One (1) year driving experience.
• CDL A or B with HAZMAT.
• Employee must meet all physical qualification standards imposed by the DOT.
• Clean MVR driving record.
• Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand and walk on concrete for an extended period of time.
• Bend.
• Use hands and arms.
• Must be able to handle cylinders regularly weighing 150 pounds, up to a maximum of 600 pounds.

Work Schedule

• Fully flexible to work overtime as required.

Classification

• Hourly, Non-Exempt Employee.
• Full-time.