Field Service Technician I

Airgas, Inc.; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Safety bonus

Hotel and travel covered

Referral bonus

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company, is seeking a Field Service Technician I to support field operations in Hanford, CA. The role requires a Class A CDL with CMV experience and involves extensive travel, including maintenance and installations of ammonia systems.

Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, a 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Per diem, safety bonuses, and referral bonuses are offered, with travel and lodging covered by Airgas.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with CMV experience required.
• Hazmat and tanker endorsements required before hire.
• Graduation from an accredited truck driving school can count as 1 year experience.
• Must meet safety and driving record requirements.
• Physical ability to lift 60 lbs. or more.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Airgas field service team and plant operations.
• Collaborate with customers and corporate staff to resolve system issues.
• Remove ammonia liquid and vapor from sources including refrigeration systems, tanks and pipelines.
• Install and maintain ammonia tanks, piping, and pumps.
• Support Airgas Specialty Products sales team.
• Maintain inventory of parts in service vans and warehouse.
• Document work via work orders and service agreements.
• Keep trucks and equipment clean and safe.

Skills

Class A CDL

CMV experience

Hazmat endorsements

Tanker endorsements

Mechanical aptitude

Ammonia experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited truck driving school

Job description

R10089040 Field Service Technician I

Location: Hanford, CA (ASP) – Ammonia production & filling

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $35.16/hr – Overtime after 40 hours/week (double time for Sundays and holidays)
• Safety Bonus Pay: up to $1,500 annually
• Per Diem: up to $10,000 annually (200 nights/yr × $55)
• Hotel and travel accommodations covered by Airgas
• Referral Bonus: $1,000
• Paid weekly via direct deposit
• Schedule: 95% travel, must be flexible
• Route coverage: up to 350-mile radius
• Equipment: CDL A bulk tanker
• Comprehensive family benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability insurance
• Support for parents: up to 14‑week paid childbirth benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, sick time
• Benefits start after 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Airgas field service team and plant operations.
• Work with customers and corporate staff to resolve problems and issues with various systems.
• Remove ammonia liquid and vapor from multiple sources, including refrigeration systems, storage tanks, and pipelines.
• Install and maintain ammonia tanks, piping, and pumps.
• Provide support to the Airgas Specialty Products sales team.
• Maintain proper parts inventory in service vans and warehouse.
• Document work via work orders and service agreements.
• Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance.
• Maintain trucks, trailers, and vans in clean and safe condition.
• Maintain site‑specific training records.

Required Qualifications

• At least 25 years old.
• Class A CDL with at least 2 years CMV experience within the last 4 years; tanker/hazmat endorsements required before hire.
• Graduation from an accredited truck driving school with diploma counts as 1 year required experience.
• No preventable accidents in last 3 years.
• No more than 2 minor tickets in previous 3 years.
• No serious violation tickets (speeding 15+, reckless driving, etc.) in previous 3 years.
• No CDL suspensions in previous 3 years except for failure to pay child support.
• No DUI in last 7 years.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs. or more.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tanker experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ammonia experience.

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas families. This includes medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, employee assistance program, 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, eligible employees receive a 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible dependents, and an Airgas scholarship program for dependent children.

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 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 us‑[e-mail].

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