Route Driver

nexAir, LLC; North Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NexAir, LLC is seeking a safety‑minded driver to safely load, deliver and unload cylinders and hard goods. You will manage empties, perform DOT inspections, and complete regulatory paperwork at customer sites.

The role requires a CDL A or B with Hazmat endorsement, a clean MVR, and ability to lift up to 65 lbs. You will maintain customer relations and operate forklift and pallet jack as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CDL A or B with Hazmat endorsement is required.
• Clean MVR driving record and ability to lift 65 lbs.
• Ability to read MSDS and follow DOT safety rules.
• Minimum 1 year of driving experience with hazmat handling.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, deliver and unload cylinders and hard goods orders.
• Return empties for refilling and track delivery via handheld device.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections per DOT regulations.
• Complete FDA/DOT required documentation.
• Maintain clean equipment and communicate maintenance needs.
• Establish good customer relations and monitor cylinder levels.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.

Skills

Hazmat endorsement

CDL A/B

DOT regulations

Customer communication

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

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.

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.

Preferred

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Education

High School or better.

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