Class A Driver and Production Operator

Airgas; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Airgas in Oklahoma City, OK seeks a Local CDL A Driver and Production Operator. You will drive a Class A CMV, handle gas cylinder filling, and support warehouse operations with strong safety adherence.

The role prioritizes home daily schedules, offers benefits after 30 days, and includes a 401(k) retirement plan with company match and paid time off. Prior experience preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Medical Card.
• Endorsements required: Hazmat, Tanker, Airbrake (or able to obtain Hazmat).
• Annual MVR clean record is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A CMV to deliver cylinders, liquids, and goods to regional branches and customers.
• Back-up driver for local/regional routes as needed.
• Fill industrial and medical gas cylinders and ensure DOT/OSHA compliance with PPE.

Skills

CDL A

Hazmat endorsement

Tankers endorsement

Airbrake endorsement

Medical Card

Clean MVR

Job description

R10102908 Class A Driver and Production Operator (Open)

Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Fill Plant) - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is hiring a Local CDL A Driver in Oklahoma City, OK. We are looking for you! We are seeking a versatile Production Operator and Class A Driver to join our warehouse team. This role is designed for a professional who thrives in a technical production environment but enjoys the variety of getting behind the wheel when needed. This is an ideal position for a driver who prefers being home daily the vast majority of the time, while building a specialized, high-value skill set in gas production.

• Schedule: Full-time, consistent scheduling. Monday through Friday, with possible alternating weekends on call to support business needs.
• Compensation: Pay begins at $29/hour based on experience, with eligibility for Quarterly Bonuses, Merit Increases, and a Referral Bonus program.
• Early Access to Benefits: Comprehensive family benefits start after just 30 days of employment!Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: Up to 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

This hybrid role is divided into two primary operational functions:

Most of your time will be dedicated to plant and high-pressure cylinder production.

• Precision Filling: Fill industrial, medical, and mixed gas cylinders using specialized compression temperature/pressure methods.
• Technical Compliance & PPE: Execute all production duties in strict accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Airgas SAFECOR policies, consistently utilizing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for handling high-pressure and cryogenic gases.
• Quality & Safety: Monitor gauges, scales, and equipment to ensure all cylinders meet strict safety, purity, and quality standards. Perform customer tank audits and hardware inspections.
• Warehouse Flow: Manage cylinder inventory, safely loading/unloading trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks, and maintaining an organized, efficient workspace.

You will serve as our essential backup Class A driver, stepping in to cover local and regional routes when our primary driver is unavailable or when volume demands.

• Route Delivery: Safely operate a Class A commercial motor vehicle to transport compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders, bulk liquids, and hard goods to regional branches and local customers.
• Customer Site Management: Act as the professional "Face of Airgas" during deliveries, maintaining customer gas levels, exchanging cylinders, and resolving service inquiries.
• Digital Documentation: Accurately utilize On-Board Computers to manage manifests, shipping documents, and electronic logs (ELD), providing feedback to management to improve route efficiency.

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Required Qualifications

Licensing & Experience:

• License: Valid Class A CDL in good standing with a current Medical Examiner’s Card.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 years of verifiable Class A driving experience within the past 5 years.
• Endorsements: Active Tanker, Hazmat, and Airbrake endorsements are required (or the ability to obtain your Hazmat upon contingency of offer).
• Driving Record: Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Physical Requirements & Environmental Adaptability

• Stamina & Strength: High degree of physical capability to safely handle hazardous cargo. Must be able to routinely lift, push, or pull 25-75 lbs, and up to 125+ lbs with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Physical Maneuvering: Frequent bending, walking, standing, climbing, and kneeling to handle high-pressure hoses, secure cylinder loads, and perform tractor-trailer coupling.
• Climate Tolerance: Ability to work outdoors in warehouse yards and customer docks in extreme regional temperatures ranging from -10°F to 110°F.

Technical Skills

• Aptitude: Ability to learn, comprehend, and follow precise pressure/temperature charts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and standard operating procedures.
• Reliability: