Local CDL A or B Truck Driver

Praxair; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dependable Truck Driver to join their team in San Diego. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. As a Truck Driver, you will be responsible for safely delivering hard goods and compressed gas cylinders while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position emphasizes customer service and attention to detail, making it ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a work-life balance that allows you to be home nights and weekends while driving your career forward in this rewarding position.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefit plan

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee Discount Programs

Career growth opportunities

Work/life balance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate delivery vehicle for local routes and customer deliveries.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Safety Compliance

Driving Skills

Education

High School G.E.D.

Tools

Handheld Computers

Job description

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. has an immediate opening for a dependable Truck Driver (CDL A or B) to join our team located in San Diego, CA.

Linde Truck Driver Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Work/life balance (allows you to be home nights and weekends)

Our Drivers 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. This position is physically active (will be responsible for loading/unloading at client sites) and requires attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety. Linde Truck Drivers also must be willing to communicate and cooperate with customers, respond to their needs, and safely operate delivery vehicle in compliance with company and DOT Guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a high standard of Customer Service while delivering, which includes unloading of products and movement to customer use point and reloading the returned empty cylinders to the vehicle
• Driving represents approximately 30% of the day, the remaining portion of the day includes delivery, cylinder handling, shipping orders/paperwork, customer contact, vehicle AM and PM inspections
• Accurately counting and recording quantities and styles of product delivered and picked up
• Complete Hazardous Material shipping orders papers in accordance with DOT/TC Regulations
• Placard vehicle according to required hazardous material regulations and Linde standards
• Conduct and report pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Identify need for vehicle repairs and/or maintenance and ensure it is accomplished on time
• Operate a variety of equipment
• Regularly interface with both internal and external customers
• Other duties as assigned

Our drivers can expect:

• Delivery to all types of Industrial, Service, Educational and Medical customers
• Using handheld computers for conducting customer transaction paperwork as well as compliance needs such as Hazmat preparation, vehicle inspection reports, load report, trip reports etc.
• Following a computer-generated Route and Sequence delivery plan

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years driving experience or have completed a course of instruction from a truck driver training school that operates equipment similar to Linde's
• No preventable accidents, license suspensions or other moving violations in the past 2 years
• No alcohol related convictions within the last 10 years
• A current medical examiner’s certificate or the ability to pass a DOT physical
• Valid class A or B CDL is required
• Current Hazmat on CDL or ability to obtain Hazmat within 60 days of hire
• Read and write in English
• High School G.E.D. is required
• 21 years or older

HOURLY RATE: $23.15 - $24.15

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