Class B Route Driver

MAINE OXY-ACETYLENE SUPPLY COMPANY; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay raises & overtime

Healthcare

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

PPE provided

Safety bonuses

Boots & work pants

Training & development

Job summary

MAINE OXY-ACETYLENE SUPPLY COMPANY in Rockland, ME is seeking a Class B CDL Driver who will run scheduled local routes delivering cylinders and hard goods, and return empties for refilling.

You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, keep accurate manifests and paperwork, and build strong customer relationships while following all DOT and OSHA regulations. The position offers $29–$30 hourly with overtime, company-provided healthcare, and a safety‑minded team.

Qualifications

• Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement and airbrakes.
• At least 21 years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of driving experience or driving school training in the past 4 years.
• A clean record: no at-fault accidents or moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Able to meet DOT physical qualification standards.
• Able to read Safety Data Sheets and comfortable with basic computer order entry.
• Experience handling compressed gases is a plus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Run a scheduled local route delivering cylinders and hard goods, and return empties for refilling.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document any issues.
• Keep load manifests and vehicle paperwork accurate and balanced with truck counts.
• Build good customer relationships and help them stay ahead of their cylinder needs.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
• Follow all DOT and OSHA regulations and keep the truck clean and professional.

Skills

HazMat handling

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Computer order entry

Job description

Class B CDL Driver — Home Every Night

Job Location: Maine - Rockland - Rockland, ME 04841

Salary Range: $29.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Full-Time

Why drivers like it here

• Home every night, with consistent local routes


• Steady, full-time schedule with overtime available


• A well-maintained fleet and up-to-date equipment


• Build real customer relationships instead of just dropping and going


• A team that treats safety as how we work, not a poster on the wall

What we offer

• Starting pay of $29/hour, plus overtime


• $25 gift certificate for every clean DOT inspection


• Up to $2,000 in safety bonuses


• Company-paid healthcare and short-term disability


• Long-term disability and life insurance


• 401(k) with company match
  
• 3 weeks of paid time off


• Company-provided PPE, plus paid safety boots and work pants


• Ongoing training to keep your skills and certifications current

What you'll do

• Run a scheduled local route delivering cylinders and hard goods, and return empties for refilling


• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document any issues


• Keep load manifests and vehicle paperwork accurate and balanced with truck counts


• Build good customer relationships and help them stay ahead of their cylinder needs


• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment


• Follow all DOT and OSHA regulations and keep the truck clean and professional

Qualifications

• Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement and airbrakes


• At least 21 years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent


• 1 year of driving experience or driving school training in the past 4 years


• A clean record: no at-fault accidents or moving violations in the past 3 years


• Able to meet DOT physical qualification standards


• Able to read Safety Data Sheets and comfortable with basic computer order entry


• Experience handling compressed gases is a plus, not a requirement

What to expect (this is physical, hands-on work)

• Drive hazardous cargo for up to 8 hours, with frequent bending, standing, and reaching


• Routinely lift 25 to 75 pounds, occasionally more with equipment


• Work indoors and out, from roughly -10°F to over 100°F


• Use your senses to spot leaking gas from cylinders (see, hear, smell)

Why Maine Oxy

• What we deliver matters: welding, manufacturing, healthcare, food and beverage, and more


• Local routes and a steady schedule that respects your time


• A safety-first team that has your back

Maine Oxy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to legally protected status.