Hazmat Driver

Irish Companies; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Irish Companies is seeking a delivery driver to transport cylinders and related products to customer locations in a timely and professional manner. The role includes loading/unloading, maintaining accurate delivery tickets, and obtaining customer signatures.

You will perform DOT pre-trip inspections, handle COD collections, and ensure secure truck parking after each shift. A valid Class B license and safe driving record are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license (Class B or higher).
• Hazmat/Tank/Air Brake endorsements preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs regularly.
• Knowledge of safe loading/unloading procedures.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cylinders and products to customer locations in a timely manner.
• Load and unload the truck safely.
• Organize daily delivery tickets by route to optimize scheduling.
• Upload delivery information into handheld unit before departure.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT regulations.
• Collect COD payments from customers.
• Return empty cylinders and authorized merchandise to the designated area.
• Submit all completed paperwork to Billing Department for verification and processing.
• Park and secure the truck at the end of the shift.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Responsible for delivering cylinders and a variety of products to customer locations in a timely and professional manner. This position also involves loading and unloading the truck efficiently to ensure prompt deliveries and customer satisfaction.

• Organizes daily delivery tickets according to assigned route to ensure efficient delivery scheduling.
• Uploads delivery information into a handheld unit prior to departure.
• Conducts pre-trip truck inspections per Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and completes all necessary hazardous materials documentation.
• Refuels truck as needed to maintain operational readiness.
• Loads product from the plant's filling station, following all safety procedures.
• Delivers product to various customers, ensuring accurate metering and customer signatures on all delivery tickets.
• Collects payments on COD (Cash on Delivery) accounts in accordance with company policy.
• Retrieves empty cylinders and any authorized return merchandise from customer sites.
• Accurately completes trip sheets at each stop, noting delivery and return times, quantities, and any discrepancies.
• Performs post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Parks and secures the delivery truck at the end of each shift.
• Return all merchandise and completed forms to the designated check-in area.
• Uploads data from the handheld unit to the computer system for record-keeping and billing.
• Submits all completed paperwork to the Billing Department for verification and processing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license (Class B or higher)
• Hazmat Endorsement, preferred
• Tank Endorsement, preferred
• Air Brake Endorsement, preferred
• Clean driving record (typically no DUIs, major accidents, or excessive violations)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50-75 lbs. regularly.
• Knowledge of safe loading/unloading procedures
• Good communication and customer service skills

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Irish Companies is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. This policy prohibits discrimination against all legally protected classes including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.