Driver - Cylinder

Linde Gas & Equipment; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driver - Cylinder to join their team. In this role, you will operate a local delivery vehicle, ensuring the safe transport of compressed gas cylinders and associated products. Your commitment to safety and customer service will be paramount as you navigate daily routes, handle cylinders, and maintain compliance with regulations. This position offers a chance for career growth within a leading company in the industrial gases sector, providing a stable and rewarding work environment. Join us to drive your career forward in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Local routes & no required overnights

Career growth opportunities

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of driving experience or completion of a truck driver training course.
• Current Class A or B CDL required with Hazmat endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products safely while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and maintain quality control documentation.

Skills

Driving Experience

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Hazardous Material Handling

Education

High School Degree/G.E.D.

Tools

Forklifts

Cylinder Scales

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Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.

Driver - Cylinder

Location: Newark, NJ

Our Driver – Cylinder Handlers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating a local route delivery vehicle to deliver hard goods, compressed gas cylinders and associated products to customer locations. In this role, you must communicate and cooperate with customers, respond to their needs, and operate the delivery vehicle safely in compliance with company and DOT Guidelines. You will also be responsible for filling, labeling, and preparing low-pressure packaged gas cylinders, and operating and maintaining the cryogenic liquid filling system. This role is physically demanding and requires attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.

What we offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• Local routes & no required overnights
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee discount programs

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

• Deliver high-quality customer service, including unloading products, moving to customer use points, and reloading empty cylinders.
• Driving approximately 30% of the day; remaining time includes delivery, cylinder handling, paperwork, customer contact, and vehicle inspections.
• Accurately record quantities and styles of products delivered and picked up.
• Complete hazardous material shipping paperwork per DOT/TC regulations.
• Placard vehicle according to hazardous material regulations and company standards.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Identify vehicle repairs or maintenance needs and ensure timely service.
• Process medical and industrial gas cylinders following safety guidelines.
• Perform visual, physical, and odor tests on cylinders before filling, and determine if retesting or repairs are needed.
• Check cylinder quantities, styles, and products, and fill as necessary.
• Load and unload product from shuttle trucks.
• Operate and maintain cylinder scales and related equipment.
• Prepare shipment documentation and update inventory records.
• Maintain quality control documentation as per procedures.
• Operate forklifts and other plant vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You Great:

• High School Degree/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.
• Current medical examiner’s certificate or ability to pass a DOT physical.
• Valid Class A or B CDL required.
• Current Hazmat endorsement on CDL 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 wide range of industrial gases and have an extensive network of production plants, stores, and distribution centers focused on making our world more productive and sustainable.

For more information, visit our website. Apply today from your phone and DRIVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Primary Location: Newark, NJ

Schedule: Full-time

Job Category: Product Drivers & Support

Unposting Date: Ongoing