Local Delivery Driver (CDL B)

Airgas, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 26,100 - 31,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Gain Share Bonus

Driver Safety Bonus

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. is seeking a Local Delivery Driver (CDL B) in Worcester, MA. In this role, you will safely transport compressed gas cylinders, maintain vehicle safety standards, and manage customer relations. A valid CDL B with HAZMAT endorsement and 1 year of commercial driving experience is required.

This position offers a competitive pay rate of $29.00 and excellent benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan after 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with HAZMAT endorsement required.
• 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class B Hazmat vehicle for deliveries.
• Maintain documentation and obtain signatures for transactions.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Driving skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Local Delivery Driver (CDL B) – Worcester, MA

Worcester, MA – 199 SW Cutoff – Filling Industrial

This role is responsible for the safe transportation, loading, and unloading of compressed gas cylinders between locations while maintaining meticulous documentation and vehicle safety inspections. You will professionally manage associate and customer relations, operate warehouse equipment like forklifts, and strictly adhere to all hazardous material safety protocols.

• Vehicle Operation: Operate a Class B Hazmat vehicle to deliver compressed and liquid gas cylinders, as well as hard goods, along designated routes.
• Customer Service: Collect empty cylinders from customers and address inquiries to ensure complete satisfaction.
• Documentation: Record all transactions accurately and obtain necessary customer signatures.
• Logistics: Handle the loading and unloading of all materials.
• Safety and Maintenance: Conduct thorough pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections, noting any issues to ensure full safety compliance and maintaining the vehicle’s condition.
• Professionalism: Maintain a professional appearance and serve as a representative of the company during all deliveries.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid Class A or B CDL with HAZMAT endorsement.
• Successful completion of Airgas Background and Motor Vehicle Check.
• DOT Clearinghouse verification from previous employers is required.
• At least 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the last 5 years.
• Ability to routinely lift 25–75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in changing temperatures.
• Ability to maintain a drug‑free workplace.
• Adherence to safety regulations and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift Experience.
• Touch freight delivery experience.

Benefits

• Pay rate of $29.00.
• Day shift, Monday through Friday.
• Great benefits after 30 days, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Support for parents: up to 14‑weeks paid child‑birth benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Gain Share Bonus and Driver Safety Bonus (paid quarterly).

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

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 known disabilities so as 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 [e-mail].