Route Sales Representative (CDL-B with Hazmat)

Arc3 Gases is a family-owned, independent distributor of industrial gases, welding supplies, safety products, and hardgoods used in metal fabrication industries. We prioritize family values and a focus on people while safely delivering solutions to our customers. Our core values include trust, responsiveness, reliability, and technical competence.

About the role

As a Route Sales Representative, you will develop and maintain strong customer relationships through daily face-to-face contact while delivering hard goods and gas cylinders and retrieving empty cylinders by truck on a scheduled route in Hampton, VA. The role is physically demanding and time-sensitive but rewarding as you earn customers’ trust by providing consistently exceptional service. The work schedule is Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently load, deliver, and unload hard goods and cylinders containing compressed gases to customers, and retrieve empty cylinders.
• Maintain load manifests and all other vehicle documents.
• Identify and monitor customers’ needs and maintain their desired hard good and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate the need for emergency deliveries.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
• Strictly comply with all safety rules and DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain the appropriate drivers’ license and endorsements.
• Keep the inside and outside of your truck safe and clean.
• Perform counter sales and assist customers in the store when necessary.
• Handle warehouse duties such as receiving, shipping, and required paperwork.
• Fill cylinders in the pump room.
• Assist with inventory, housekeeping, showroom displays, and demonstrations as required.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement preferred.
• Industry and related product knowledge, as well as experience handling compressed gases preferred.
• Customer service or sales experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must meet all physical qualification standards imposed by regulation for truck drivers.
• Excellent oral communication skills, ability to work independently, self-motivated, and ability to pay attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and time-management skills.
• Excellent driving record.
• Ability to routinely lift 25–75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, and finger activities. Frequent bending also required.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts with Annual Company Contribution
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• New Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with Health Insurance Premium Discounts
• Company Paid Uniforms
• Personal Protective Equipment Reimbursements