DOT Driver, Class 1 - Bulk (Full Time) Saint John, NB

Praxair; Saint John; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas company in Saint John, NB is seeking a DOT Driver, Class 1 - Bulk for full-time delivery of liquid products. The ideal candidate will have a valid Class 1 Driver's License, experience with tankers, and mechanical aptitude. Responsibilities include loading and unloading cryogenics, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers a dynamic work environment with required overnight runs.

Qualifications

• Valid provincial Class 1 Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
• Three years of Tanker Experience with a Clean Abstract.
• Fast Card Approved and FMCSA Clearinghouse registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bulk liquid products safely between plants and customer sites.
• Loading and unloading trailers of cryogenics liquids.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and perform Quality Assurance Tests.

Skills

Knowledge of compressed gases

Mechanical aptitude

Safety focus

Customer focus

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

A computer system

Job description

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

DOT Driver, Class 1 - Bulk (Full Time) Saint John, NB

Primary Purpose:

The driver will be responsible for the safe delivery of bulk liquid products between Linde production plants and customer sites.

Key Accountabilities:

• Can work up to 70 hours per week, for 14 hours per day
• Ability to haul different styles of equipment, including b-trains.
• Stand for up to 90 minutes at a time outside to monitor the loading and unloading process
• Able to cross US borders (FAST Card application) and meet US DOT requirements, including FMCSA Clearinghouse registration
• Driving for at least 2 hours steady.
• Loading and unloading trailers of cryogenics liquids.
• Perform vehicle inspections on equipment, including but not limited to, lifting the cab hood, inspecting the engine and components, topping up fluids, (oil, fuel, def) inspection of the 5th wheel coupling to the trailer by going underneath the trailer, and the engine / dog house compartment of the trailer.
• Ability to climb in and out of the cab numerous times in a day, using a three-point safety stance. Cab is 3 feet off the ground.
• Loading and unloading trailers of cryogenics liquids.
• Ability to remove hoses up to 50 lbs., from trailer hose tubes and lift them, 3 to 4 feet off the ground and connect hoses to trailers and tanks, with 20 lbs. hammers in some cases.
• Ability to climb up rear trailer step to open and close loading and offloading valves.
• Ability to climb up tractor rear deck to connect and disconnect hydraulic hoses.
• Completion of all associated paperwork including Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).
• Read delivery meters / gauges and calculate volumes delivered.
• Operate a computer system at the terminal and in the cab, recording data and facilitating delivery requirements.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment – face shield, hard hat, hearing protection, shoes, gloves, Nomex.
• Perform Quality Assurance Tests on product and record results of test to meet HPFBI requirements.
• Ability to lay-over or complete overnight runs as required
• Shovel snow away from tank entrance

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Valid, incident free, applicable provincial Class 1 Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
• Three (3) years Tanker Experience and Clean Abstract.
• Fast Card Approved.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of compressed gases and safe handling along with mechanical aptitude.
• Willing to apply policies, procedures and regulations.
• Safety and Customer focused.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information (WHMIS)

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, driver’s license and abstract review, reference checks, and employment verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required . We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #LI-DNI