Driver - Cylinder

Linde plc; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking a delivery driver in Buffalo, NY to unload cylinders at customer sites, manage paperwork, and perform safety inspections. The role requires CDL and Hazmat endorsement with DOT compliance, plus forklift operation experience.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with frequent driving and vehicle inspections. Pay ranges from $21.63 to $31.73 hourly, with benefits and growth opportunities at Linde.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class A or B license required.
• Hazmat endorsement required or able to obtain within 60 days.
• DOT medical certificate / medical examiner's certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard customer service during delivery and unloading.
• Drive ~30% of day; handle delivery, cylinder handling, orders, paperwork.
• Count and record quantities of product delivered and picked up.
• Complete Hazardous Materials shipping papers per DOT/TC regulations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; identify repairs needed.
• Operate forklift and other plant vehicles; maintain equipment.

Skills

English reading/writing

driving experience

safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A or B

Hazmat endorsement / obtain within 60 days

DOT medical certificate

Job description

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will providea high standard of Customer Service while delivering, which includesunloading of products and movement to customer use point and reloading thereturned empty cylinders to the vehicle.
• Drivingrepresents approximately 30 % of the day, the remaining portion of the dayincludes delivery, cylinder handling, shipping orders/paperwork, customercontact, vehicle AM and PM inspections
• You will accuratelycount and record quantities and styles of product delivered andpicked up
• CompleteHazardous Material shipping orders papers in accordance with DOT/TCRegulations
• Placardvehicle according to required hazardous material regulations and Lindestandards
• You will conductand report pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Identifyneed for vehicle repairs and/or maintenance and ensure it is accomplishedon time
• Processesmedical and industrial gas cylinders using established plant guidelinesand procedures
• Performsvisual, physical and odor tests on cylinders before filling and determineswhether retesting and/or repairs are required
• You will check for cylinder quantities, styles and product, and fill any necessaryproduct]
• Loadsand unloads product from weekly shuttle truck
• Operatesand maintains cylinder scales and associated equipment
• Prepareswarehouse transfer orders and accompanying paperwork for shipment and keysinto the computer the quantities, styles and products filled in order tojustify the stock inventory
• Completesand maintains quality control documentation as per company andGovernmental procedures
• You will operate a forklift truck and other plant vehicles

What makes you great

• HighSchool Degree/G.E.D. is required
• You have 2years driving experience or have completed a course of instruction from atruck driver training school that operates equipment similar to Linde's
• Nopreventable accidents, license suspensions or other moving violations inthe past 2 years
• You have noalcohol related convictions within the last 10 years
• Acurrent medical examiner’s certificate or the ability to pass a DOTphysical
• Validclass A/B CDL is required
• CurrentHazmat on CDL or ability to obtain Hazmat within 60 days of hire
• You have 2+yrs. experience in plant or manufacturing environment preferred
• You can readand write in English
• You are 21years or older

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
Pay Range: $21.63-$31.73

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.