Driver- Class A or B

Airgas, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Driver - Class A or B to operate a heavy truck delivering compressed gas cylinders and related materials along a scheduled route, with responsibility for safety and documentation.

You will load/unload, perform pre/post-trip inspections, maintain DOT compliance, and provide excellent service to customers while upholding company policies.

Responsibilities

• Drives up to a 20-ton truck loaded with compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders and hard goods to deliver to customers on a scheduled route.
• Loads/unloads truck; changes out empty cylinders and connects full cylinders at customer site when it can safely be accomplished.
• Picks up empty cylinders from customer sites.
• Records deliveries and pick‑ups on a load manifest and obtains signatures from customers for receipt purposes.
• Listens to and resolves service inquiries and complaints.
• Performs pre and post‑trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensures all safety items are in good working order.
• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Participates in identifying any safety and/or health hazards while in the workplace including customer delivery sites; uses good judgment in the event the associate feels the delivery site is unsafe.
• Maintains a safe driving record and appropriate driver’s license classification while operating company vehicles and equipment.
• Loads and unloads service trucks with gas cylinders, containers and supplies for scheduled route deliveries as directed by dispatcher.
• May operate a forklift or pallet jack in warehouse to/from vehicle to assist with workloads at plant/branch.
• Responsible for cryogenic dewar fills and compressed cylinder deliveries at customer sites by following FDA requirements.
• Makes deliveries in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction is met; this may require a driver to work extra hours to meet and complete scheduled deliveries before returning to the plant.
• Ensures that all documents required to move and deliver the load are available and accurate.
• Performs any non‑route delivery necessary to provide customers with products as scheduled.
• Maintains records promptly and accurately as required by the company and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Inspects vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions before each deliver (pre‑trip) and submits necessary documentation to report any defects or problems immediately; performs post‑trip inspection upon returning to the plant.
• Notifies management in a timely manner if any qualifying concerns are identified on equipment/product.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and complies with all federal, state, local and DOT regulations.
• Collects, records transactions and submits all customer payments promptly to the manager.
• Pulls orders from warehouse to load truck before going out for delivery; verifies weight of the truck is within DOT compliance before leaving the workplace.
• Provides support to internal and external customers to maintain inventory and delivery needs.
• Maintains a neat, clean and professional personal appearance, and maintains vehicle appearance in a professional manner.
• Drivers reporting out of a branch may stock shelves, warehouse, counters and tables with merchandise, and maintain showroom displays as needed; may also perform order entry, process cash and charge orders using the SAP program.
• Communicates by phone, e‑mail and in person with customers, sales staff, store managers and others, inquiring about and providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc.
• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but is not specifically described.

Job description

Driver - Class A or B

Location: Phoenix, AZ - Acetylene production & filling

Responsibilities

• Drives up to a 20-ton truck loaded with compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders and hard goods to deliver to customers on a scheduled route.
• Loads/unloads truck; changes out empty cylinders and connects full cylinders at customer site when it can safely be accomplished.
• Picks up empty cylinders from customer sites.
• Records deliveries and pick‑ups on a load manifest and obtains signatures from customers for receipt purposes.
• Listens to and resolves service inquiries and complaints.
• Performs pre and post‑trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensures all safety items are in good working order.
• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Participates in identifying any safety and/or health hazards while in the workplace including customer delivery sites; uses good judgment in the event the associate feels the delivery site is unsafe.
• Maintains a safe driving record and appropriate driver’s license classification while operating company vehicles and equipment.
• Loads and unloads service trucks with gas cylinders, containers and supplies for scheduled route deliveries as directed by dispatcher.
• May operate a forklift or pallet jack in warehouse to/from vehicle to assist with workloads at plant/branch.
• Responsible for cryogenic dewar fills and compressed cylinder deliveries at customer sites by following FDA requirements.
• Makes deliveries in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction is met; this may require a driver to work extra hours to meet and complete scheduled deliveries before returning to the plant.
• Ensures that all documents required to move and deliver the load are available and accurate.
• Performs any non‑route delivery necessary to provide customers with products as scheduled.
• Maintains records promptly and accurately as required by the company and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Inspects vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions before each deliver (pre‑trip) and submits necessary documentation to report any defects or problems immediately; performs post‑trip inspection upon returning to the plant.
• Notifies management in a timely manner if any qualifying concerns are identified on equipment/product.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and complies with all federal, state, local and DOT regulations.
• Collects, records transactions and submits all customer payments promptly to the manager.
• Pulls orders from warehouse to load truck before going out for delivery; verifies weight of the truck is within DOT compliance before leaving the workplace.
• Provides support to internal and external customers to maintain inventory and delivery needs.
• Maintains a neat, clean and professional personal appearance, and maintains vehicle appearance in a professional manner.
• Drivers reporting out of a branch may stock shelves, warehouse, counters and tables with merchandise, and maintain showroom displays as needed; may also perform order entry, process cash and charge orders using the SAP program.
• Communicates by phone, e‑mail and in person with customers, sales staff, store managers and others, inquiring about and providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc.
• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but is not specifically described.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

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 401(k) 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 [e-mail].

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