Class A/Class B Route Driver Position

Airgas; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Family Benefits

Job summary

Airgas is hiring a Class A / Class B Route Driver in Muscatine, Iowa. This position offers safe delivery of dry ice, competitive pay of $38.61/hr, and a $1,000 referral bonus.

The ideal candidate is at least 21 years old, has a valid CDL, and possesses excellent customer service skills. Comprehensive benefits include 401(k) matching, paid holidays, and family medical coverage. Join a dynamic work environment focused on safety and quality service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid Class A and Class B CDL with airbrake endorsements.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and medical card.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver dry ice to customers using delivery vehicles.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack for loading/unloading.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip reviews and maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

CDL driving experience

Customer service

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Education

Valid Class A and Class B CDL

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Location

Muscatine, IA (ADI) – Filling industrial, Dry‑ice

Overview

Class A / Class B Route Driver Position (Open)

Pay & Benefits

• Pay $38.61/hr
• Referral Bonus $1,000
• Paid weekly via direct deposit
• 401(k) Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
• Comprehensive Family Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance)
• Parental leave – up to 14 weeks paid childbirth benefit

Schedule

• Class A: Monday‑Friday, shifts start 10 pm‑12 am (approx 10‑12 hour days)
• Class B: Monday‑Thursday, shifts start 3 am (approx 10‑12 hour days)
• Routes: Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri
• 3‑10 stops per day for Class B position

Responsibilities

• Safely navigate delivery vehicles to deliver dry ice to customers
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment to load/unload dry ice
• Obtain customer signature, verify load manifest, collect empty dry‑ice boxes
• Provide customer service; share feedback with Branch Manager to improve service
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip reviews per DOT and company maintenance guidelines; maintain vehicle cleanliness
• Uphold all company policies, safety standards, DOT/OSHA requirements, and corporate policies
• Ensure cargo stability and safety before and during transit
• Primarily support Class A operations; may also assist Class B regional routes as needed

Required Qualifications

• At least 21 years old
• Valid Class A and Class B CDL with airbrake endorsements
• Maintenance of valid driver’s license, medical card, and necessary endorsements
• 1 year of CDL driving experience in last 5 years or certificate from trucking school within last 12 months
• Military CDL experience counted
• No more than two traffic convictions or 2 at‑fault accidents in last 3 years (or equivalent combination)
• No serious violation tickets in last 3 years
• No suspensions of CDL in last 3 years except “Failure to pay child support”
• Drug‑free environment commitment
• Physical capability to lift 75 lbs and handle larger loads (700 lbs+)
• No DUI in last 7 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift Certification
• Pallet Jack Certification
• 2 years of route driver experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans; short‑term and long‑term disability; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; Employee Assistance Program; pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit; parental leave; vacation; sick time; floating holidays; jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave; paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees. 401(k) plan with company matching; tuition reimbursement; discounted tuition for dependents; Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Employees in collective bargaining units should review their agreement for eligibility and special terms.

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 such individuals. Reasonable accommodation requests may be submitted by email at us‑[e-mail].

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