AG-Delivery Driver Class A (Union)

Airgas, Inc.; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k plan with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. is seeking an experienced AG-Delivery Driver Class A in Hilo, HI. You will be responsible for safely delivering industrial gas cylinders to customers, preparing daily inspection reports, and maintaining a clean driving record. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Class A driving experience, a clean driving record, and exceptional customer service skills. Competitive pay of $33 per hour and comprehensive benefits are provided, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year prior Class A driving experience.
• Ability to drive a commercial vehicle and knowledge of DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver compressed and liquid industrial gas to customers.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain logs.
• Collect money or checks from customers and record transactions.

Skills

Clean driving record

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat, Airbrake, and Tanker endorsements

Tools

Forklift

Hand-truck

Chain hoist

Job description

AG-Delivery Driver Class A (Union) (Open)

Location: Hilo, HI - Filling industrial

Pay: $33 per hour

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders and supplies to customers on scheduled route stops as directed by dispatcher.
• Perform any non-route delivery necessary to provide customers with products.
• Make delivery in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Operate forklift, hand‑truck, chain hoist, and/or manually load/unload cylinders to and from delivery vehicles to filling/storage areas.
• Prepare and maintain daily updated manifest in order to meet Department of Transportation requirements.
• Complete paperwork promptly and accurately and returns to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare daily pre and post trip inspection reports and log books.
• Adhere to all Airgas safety rules and regulations by proactively participating in identifying any safety and/or health hazards while in the workplace. Report to management any hazards.
• Identify potential problems with cylinders and notify supervisor in a timely manner.
• Will maintain a safe driving record and appropriate driver's license classification while operating company vehicles/equipment.
• Assure that the assigned truck/trailer is always properly placarded and loaded to meet DOT regulations.
• Comply with all company policies and federal, state and local rules and regulations regarding the safe transport of hazardous materials.
• Collect money or checks from customer and records transactions on customer receipt.
• Promptly turn in shipping tickets, checks and/or cash to supervisor.
• Attend company safety meetings.
• Comply with all Airgas safety rules and company policies.
• Ensure proper and full time use of safety PPE.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.

Secondary Accountabilities

• Assist in the loading/unloading of trucks, as needed.
• Work with customers on maintaining proper cylinder levels.
• Other duties as required: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid Class A CDL with a Hazmat, Airbrake, and Tanker endorsements.
• Must annually recertify as Class 'A' Driver by successfully completing the classroom and road test as administered by a qualified designee.
• Minimum 1+ year prior Class A driving experience.
• Clean driving record required, and no at‑fault accidents or serious moving violations within the past three years.
• Possess the ability to drive a commercial vehicle.
• Have strong working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations for commercial drivers.
• Previous compressed gas cylinder handling experience is desired.
• Must be able to read a map and follow directions.
• Have knowledge of the greater metro area and highway/roadways system.
• Prior forklift experience a plus.
• Must have good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Requires strong customer service orientation and able to interact with the public in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
• Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written, oral or diagram instructions.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Possess basic math skills - addition and subtraction.
• Team player attitude with ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Must be flexible to adjust work schedules to meet operational requirements.
• Must meet all physical qualification standards imposed by regulation for drivers.
• Must be able to work outdoors in climate weather conditions with temperatures ranging from 10 to over 100 degrees.
• DOT pre‑employment and random drug testing applies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The USES category for this position is heavy. While performing the duties of this job the associate is regularly required to stand, sit while making deliveries; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands, arms while moving cylinders; walk, talk to and hear customers/co‑workers as well as smell/hear leaking gas from cylinders. The associate will constantly lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull more than 200 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment. The associate will occasionally be required to climb or balance. Specific visions abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color vision.

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short‑term and long‑term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) 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.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].