Counter Sales Associate/Backup Local Delivery Driver (CDL B)

Airgas; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation & Sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Counter Sales/Backup Local Delivery Driver in Mankato, MN. The role blends inside sales, inventory support, and occasional local delivery duties, with travel to the Dodge Center location as needed. A CDL with Hazmat endorsement is required or obtainable after offer, along with a clean MVR and medical card.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and a path for growth. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life,

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Hazmat endorsement required or obtainable after offer.
• One year of Class A or B CDL driving in the last 5 years or graduation from driving school.
• CDL with Hazmat endorsement; Hazmat can be obtained post‑offer.
• Clean MVR.
• Current Medical Examiner’s Card.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to routinely lift 25–75 lbs and occasionally 76–125+ lbs with equipment.
• Able to drive hazardous cargo up to 8 hours; bending required.
• Work independently and under some pressure; may require overtime.

Responsibilities

• Handle inside sales, inventory support, and client service at the Mankato branch.
• Coordinate customer orders and logistics using digital shipping tools.
• Support warehouse operations and cross‑branch tasks at Mankato and Dodge Center.
• Occasionally drive as backup driver, delivering medical and industrial products.

Skills

Hazmat required

CDL experience (A or B)

Hazmat endorsement

Clean MVR

Medical Card

MSDS reading

Lifting heavy items

OT flexibility

Job description

Job Description

R10096120 Counter Sales/Backup Local Delivery Driver (CDL B) (Open)

Location: Mankato, MN - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, 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 for a Counter Sales Associate/Backup Local Delivery Driver in Mankato, MN!

Schedule & Benefits

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Support for Parents: up to 14‑weeks paid birth benefits
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time
• Early Access: Benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Recruiter Contact

Recruiter: Cady Rowland‑Szabad

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone])

Roles and Responsibilities

We are seeking a versatile professional for a hybrid role that bridges customer service, warehouse operations, and commercial delivery. The majority of your time will focus on inside sales, inventory support, and client service at our local branch, with occasional travel to support our nearby Dodge Center location. You will also serve as a vital backup driver, stepping into a local delivery box truck to transport medical and industrial products during high‑traffic periods or vacation coverage.

• Customer & Order Coordination: Assist clients with accounts, process orders, and handle logistics coordination using modern digital shipping and tracking tools.
• Warehouse & Logistics Support: Maintain inventory accuracy and participate in cross‑functional branch tasks to keep daily operations organized and efficient.
• Backup Route Operations: Step in as the backup commercial driver when needed, safely operating a box truck to deliver industrial and medical products. On driving days, routes typically average 10–12 stops and cover 150–200 miles.
• Dual‑Branch Flexibility: Maintain adaptability to support both the local Mankato team and the Dodge Center facility (located approximately one hour away).

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• HazMat Required
• Must have one year of Class A or B CDL driving experience within the last 5 years or have graduated from an accredited driving school.
• Class A or B CDL with Hazmat endorsement. Hazmat can be obtained post‑offer.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Current Medical Examiner’s Card.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Ability to routinely lift 25–75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Must be able to drive hazardous cargo for up to 8 hours; frequent bending is also required.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime if necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift Certification

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.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility Statement

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 us‑[e-mail].