Package Gas Driver 1 - Cohoes, NY

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc.; Crescent Station (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. is seeking a professional driver to transport cylinders and materials in a safe, timely manner within New York. Responsibilities include verifying loads, maintaining duty status records, and performing vehicle inspections. You’ll also support warehouse tasks and loading operations as needed.

The role requires a valid CDL with Hazmat and Air Brake endorsements, a medical card, and prior driving experience. Flexible hours and adherence to safety policies are expected.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid commercial Class A or B Driver’s License, Hazmat, Air Brake Endorsements, and Medical card.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have previous commercial driving experience, or have graduated from an accredited commercial driving school.
• Minimum of one year road experience preferred with no previous moving violations for three years.

Responsibilities

• Transport cylinders to internal and external customers in a timely and safety-conscious manner.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle.
• Maintain driver logs/trip reports daily.
• Record cylinders and hard-goods transactions on delivery tickets and trip reports.
• Operate forklift for loading/unloading as required.
• Support warehouse operations including cylinder handling and inventory tasks.

Skills

Safe driving

Regulatory compliance

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pumper

Micro-bulk handling

DOT logs

Job description

This position is responsible for thetransportation of materials in a safe and timely manner by applying knowledgefor commercial driving regulations, and roads in the area. The professionaldriver will be responsible for driving to and from designated locations,verifying loads to shipping papers, maintaining records of duty statusaccording to State and Federal Regulations, and performing pre-trip andpost-trip inspections. Must present a professional business image to the publicas well as fellow employees. Must possess a valid commercial Class A or B Drivers’ License, Hazmat, Air Brake Endorsements, and Medical card; packagedgas straight truck driver; to include pumper, micro-bulk. Class A Drivers’License & Tanker Endorsements preferred. When not performing delivery duties, the employee will assist with warehouse operations, including cylinder handling, loading and unloading, order preparation, inventory organization, shipping, and receiving. This position reports to the Site Manager or Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Transportscylinders to assigned internal and external customers in a timely and safetyconscious manner. Stays within all posted speed limits and complies with allDOT and company safety policies and procedures.
• Performspre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle. Maintains the vehicle in aclean and proper condition.
• Legiblycompletes driver log/trip reports on a daily basis.
• Responsiblefor accurate recording of cylinders/hard-goods transactions on customerdelivery tickets and trip reports.
• Maintainsgood communications with supervisor and management especially safety andcustomer matters.
• Operates/ Drives forklift truck as required for loading and unloading of product.
• Setstone for employees by good example through observation of the company's Lossprevention policies and procedures. Reports accidents including near misses,unsafe acts or conditions and obeys safety rules.
• Useseffective time management tools in order to follow through on work commitmentsand scheduled deadlines associated with own job; obtains agreement of allstake-holders within a development program to identify issues, minimizes risksat an early stage, ensure safety, and on-time delivery.
• Participate as an active member of thelocal safety committee when assigned according to the rotation process.
• Providefirst line technical support.
• Performother projects and duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Mandatory must possess a valid commercial Class A or B Drivers’ License, Hazmat, Air Brake Endorsements, and Medical card;packaged gas straight truck driver; to include pumper, micro-bulk.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have previous commercial driving experience, orhave graduated from an accredited commercial driving school.
• Minimum of one year road experience preferred withno previous moving violations for three years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with an excellentdriving record.
• Must be able to push cart 200 + lb. cylinders andbend/lift 50+lb containers.
• Must have the ability to read and write Englishlanguage. Perform simple mathematical calculations. Must have ability tohandle receipts; read maps, road signs, maintain record of duty status,etc.
• Ability to perform basic administrative functionsand problem solving.
• Must be flexible with work hours.
• Prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping andclimbing.
• Capable of working in diverse weather and workingconditions.
• Preferred previous experience in the cylindergas specialty chemical industry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Stationary Position -Frequently
• Move/Traverse -Frequently
• StationaryPosition/Seated - Frequently
• Transport/Lifting -Frequently
• Transport/Carrying -Frequently
• ExertingForce/Pushing - Frequently
• ExertingForce/Pulling - Frequently
• Ascend/Descend - Frequently
• Balancing - Frequently
• PositionSelf/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• PositionSelf/Crouching -Frequently
• PositionSelf/Crawling -Frequently
• Reaching -Frequently
• Handling -Frequently
• Grasping -Frequently
• Feeling -Frequently
• Communicate/Talking -Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing -Frequently
• RepetitiveMotions -Frequently
• Coordination -Frequently

Nippon Sanso MATHESON is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability.EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability