Route Driver

Nexair; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexair in Arkansas is seeking a delivery driver with Hazmat endorsement to safely load, transport, and unload cylinders and hard goods. You will perform DOT inspections, complete FDA/DOT documentation, and use handheld devices to track deliveries.

The role requires lifting heavy cylinders, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining strong safety practices. Candidate must have CDL A/B with Hazmat, 1 year driving experience, and a clean MVR.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year driving experience.
• CDL A or B with Hazmat endorsement.
• Clean MVR driving record.
• Able to lift 65 lbs.
• Must meet all DOT physical qualification standards.
• Ability to read MSDS.
• Regularly stand/walk on concrete and lift 150–600 lbs.
• Overtime flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, deliver and unload cylinders containing gases and hard goods; return empty cylinders for refilling.
• Perform required pre- and post-trip inspections per DOT regulations.
• Complete all FDA/DOT required documentation.
• Track delivery and pick-up of cylinders using handheld device and complete required steps.
• Keep truck clean and in DOT-compliant condition.
• Communicate with supervisor on truck maintenance and delivery issues.
• Establish and maintain good customer relations by communicating in person.
• Identify and monitor customers' needs to minimize emergency deliveries.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Ensure all safety rules are observed.

Skills

Customer service

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL A or B with Hazmat Endorsement

Job description

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Safely load, deliver and unload cylinders containing compressed gases and hard goods orders; return empty cylinders to branch or plant for refilling.
• Perform all required pre- and post-trip inspections per DOT regulations.
• Complete all FDA/DOT required documentation.
• Track delivery and pick-up of cylinders at customer sites using handheld device and complete all the required information/steps during the delivery and pick-up processes.
• Keep truck clean and in line with DOT standards.
• Communicate with supervisor on truck maintenance, customer-related issues, and delivery efficiencies.
• Establish and maintain good customer relations by communicating in person with customers.
• Identify and monitor customers' needs and work with them to maintain proper hard goods and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate emergency deliveries.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One (1) year driving experience.
• CDL A or B with Hazmat Endorsement.
• Clean MVR driving record.
• Employee must be able to lift 65 lbs.
• Employee must meet all physical qualification standards imposed by the DOT.
• Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on concrete for an extended period of time; bend; use hands and arms; and handle cylinders regularly weighing 150 pounds up to a maximum of 600 pounds.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Classification

• Hourly, Non-Exempt Employee
• Full-time

Behaviors

• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Education

• High School (preferred)

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