Driver - Cylinder

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driver - Cylinder Handler to join their team. This role involves safely operating a local route delivery vehicle, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of gas cylinders and related products. You'll engage with customers, perform vehicle inspections, and maintain compliance with safety regulations. With opportunities for career growth and a commitment to employee well-being, this position offers a rewarding experience in a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrive in a physically demanding role, we encourage you to apply and drive your career forward.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Local routes & no required overnights

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more)

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of driving experience or completion of a truck driver training course.
• Valid Class A or B CDL and current Hazmat certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivering compressed gas cylinders and related products to customer locations.
• Conducting vehicle inspections and maintaining quality control documentation.
• Operating and maintaining cryogenic liquid filling system.

Skills

Customer Service

Vehicle Operation

Attention to Detail

Hazardous Material Handling

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Forklifts

Cylinder Scales

Job description

Company: Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.
Position: Driver - Cylinder
Location: Lancaster, PA

Our Driver - Cylinder Handlers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating a local route delivery vehicle to deliver hard goods, compressed gas cylinders, and related products to customer locations. The role involves communicating and cooperating with customers, responding to their needs, and safely operating delivery vehicles in compliance with company and DOT guidelines. Additionally, you will be responsible for filling, labeling, and preparing low-pressure packaged gas cylinders, as well as operating and maintaining the cryogenic liquid filling system. This physically demanding role requires attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.

What we offer you!

• Competitive compensation
• Local routes & no required overnights
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee discount programs

What you will be doing: (1st Shift, CDL B)

• Providing high-standard customer service during delivery, including unloading products and moving them to customer points, and reloading empty cylinders.
• Driving approximately 30% of the day; the rest includes delivery, cylinder handling, paperwork, customer contact, and vehicle inspections.
• Accurately recording quantities and styles of products delivered and picked up.
• Completing hazardous material shipping paperwork per DOT/TC regulations.
• Placing vehicle placards according to hazardous material regulations and company standards.
• Conducting and reporting pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Identifying vehicle repair or maintenance needs and ensuring timely completion.
• Processing medical and industrial gas cylinders following plant guidelines.
• Performing visual, physical, and odor tests on cylinders before filling, determining if retesting or repairs are needed.
• Checking cylinder quantities, styles, and products, and filling as necessary.
• Loading and unloading product from weekly shuttle trucks.
• Operating and maintaining cylinder scales and related equipment.
• Preparing warehouse transfer orders and paperwork for shipment, recording quantities, styles, and products filled.
• Maintaining quality control documentation as per procedures.
• Operating forklifts and other plant vehicles.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required.
• At least 2 years of driving experience or completion of a truck driver training course.
• No preventable accidents, license suspensions, or violations in the past 2 years.
• No alcohol-related convictions in the last 10 years.
• Valid medical examiner's certificate or ability to pass a DOT physical.
• Valid Class A or B CDL required.
• Current Hazmat certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred: 2+ years in a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Must be 21 years or older.

Why you will enjoy working with us:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest welding, industrial, medical, and specialty gases companies in the U.S. We offer a comprehensive range of industrial gases and have an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations. Our mission is to make the world more productive by providing high-quality solutions, technologies, and services that help our customers succeed and sustain our planet.

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Apply today and drive your career forward! All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.