Route Driver

nexAir, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

nexAir, LLC in Nashville, TN, is seeking a CDL driver to safely load, deliver and unload cylinders containing compressed gases and hard goods orders. You will return empties for refilling, perform pre- and post-trip inspections per DOT regulations, and complete FDA/DOT documentation.

You will track deliveries using handheld devices, maintain DOT-compliant vehicle condition, and communicate with supervisors about maintenance, customer issues and delivery efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL A or B with Hazmat Endorsement required.
• Clean MVR driving record preferred.

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 required information/steps during deliveries and pick-ups.
• 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.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer relations

MSDS reading

Physical stamina

Communication with supervisor

Education

CDL A or B with Hazmat Endorsement

GED

Job description

• 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.

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