Class B Route Driver

Maine Oxy; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

PPE provided

Safety boots

Training

Job summary

Maine Oxy is seeking a Class B CDL Driver for local distribution. You will run scheduled local routes delivering compressed gas cylinders, liquids, and hard goods, then return home at the end of the day. The role emphasizes safety, a clean driving record, and staying within DOT/OSHA guidelines.

The position offers a starting pay of $29/hour with potential overtime, a signing bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Sleep in your own bed with steady hours and opportunities for skill certifications.

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

Class B CDL

HazMat endorsement

Airbrakes

Driving experience

DOT qualification

Safety Data Sheets

Basic order entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Connecticut - Waterford - Waterford, CT 06385Salary Range: $29.00 - $30.00 HourlyClass B CDL Driver - Home Every Night

Starting at $29/hour & $2,500 signing bonus | Overtime available | Full-Time | Local Routes, Home Daily

Drive local. Sleep in your own bed.

Maine Oxy is hiring a Class B CDL Driver for our Distribution team. You'll run a scheduled local route delivering compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders, and hard goods to our customers, then head home at the end of the day. No overnights, no long hauls. Just steady routes, a well-maintained truck, and a team that puts safety first.

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

QualificationsWhat you'll need

• 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.