Route Driver

Nexair; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Nexair, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a dedicated delivery driver. Responsibilities include safely loading, delivering, and unloading cylinders containing compressed gases. Candidates must have a high school diploma/GED, a CDL A or B with Hazmat endorsement, and at least one year of driving experience. The role is classified as full-time, hourly, with necessary physical qualifications. Successful candidates will also be responsible for maintaining customer relations and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of driving experience needed.
• CDL A or B with Hazmat Endorsement is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, deliver, and unload cylinders.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Complete required FDA/DOT documentation.

Skills

Safe delivery and unloading

Forklift operation

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld device for tracking

Pallet jack

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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