Delivery Driver - Class B

Airgas, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Delivery Driver to join their team in Madison. This role is essential as the 'face of the company', responsible for the safe delivery of compressed gas cylinders to valued customers. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License and a strong commitment to safety and customer service. With a focus on maintaining excellent customer relations, you will ensure timely deliveries while adhering to safety standards and regulations. Join a company that values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Floating Holidays

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License and Hazmat Endorsement required.
• 1 year of prior Class A or B professional driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely delivers and unloads compressed gas cylinders to customers.
• Maintains vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Vehicle Operation

Attention to Detail

Mathematical Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

R10067094 Delivery Driver- Class B (Open)

Location: Madison, WI - Robertson Rd - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Position Title: Delivery Driver - Class B

Location: Madison, WI

Shift: Monday - Friday

As the "face of Airgas", the Delivery Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering compressed gas cylinders to local and regional business customers from an Airgas branch or plant location using a company-provided straight or box truck. The Delivery Driver loads, unloads, delivers, and returns compressed gas cylinders while frequently interacting with Airgas customers.

• Safely loads, delivers and unloads cylinders containing compressed gases to customer locations. Records deliveries and pick-ups on a load manifest and obtains signatures from customers for receipt purposes. Collects empty cylinders or rejected or unsold merchandise. Returns empty cylinders to either a plant or branch location for refilling.
• Establishes and maintains good customer relations. Listens to and helps resolve service inquiries and complaints.
• Provides timely communication back to manager or to the customer's assigned Airgas sales associate regarding any changes or issues experienced by the customer.
• Performs cylinder inspections per operating procedures.
• Maintains load manifests and all required vehicle documents by ensuring they are properly completed and reconciled with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries. Ensures that vehicle manifests, vehicle placards, cylinder labeling and load nesting and strapping at all times comply with Airgas safety standards (SAFECOR) and all government regulations including, but not limited to, those issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections documenting deficiencies; ensures all safety items are in good working order.
• Strictly observes all safety rules and promptly reports any accidents or injuries to management.
• Operates a pallet jack, forklift and other warehouse equipment.
• Works in a warehouse or on dock as needed.
• The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Are you a MATCH?

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 21 years old
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Valid USDOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (card).
• Hazmat Endorsement (H or X Endorsement).
• Ability to operate a vehicle with an air brake system (no air brake restrictions on CDL).
• May consider individuals with the ability to acquire a Hazmat Endorsement or the skill to operate air brake systems as a condition of employment.
• Must have one (1) year of prior Class A or B professional driving experience within the last five (5) years.
• Must have a clean driving record to include no more than two (2) convictions; OR two (2) at-fault accidents in the last 3 years; OR no more than a combination of one (1) conviction and one (1) at-fault accidents in the last 3 years.
• In lieu of experience, may consider accepting a diploma from an accredited driving school or a combination of driving and prior Airgas specific experience.
• Prior experience in the gas, welding and safety supply industries preferred.
• Familiarity with onboard computers preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and comprehend material data sheets.
• Ability to clearly and effectively speak to customers and employees as well as legibly write.
• Must have a high attention to detail.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Regularly required to transport and move 60 pounds with or without the use of a hand truck for distances up to 25 feet. For transporting any weight 25 feet or beyond, requires the use of a hand truck (or the aid of some alternate material handling equipment). Employee may occasionally be required to transport and move up to 800 pounds with the use of material handling equipment.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in various units of measure to include whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic mathematical knowledge; ability to calculate ratios and percentages with a calculator.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.

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, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, and communities. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe diversity fosters innovation and a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Please review our EEO policies and accommodations procedures as described in the links and contact information provided.