Route Sales Representative (CDL-B with Hazmat)

ZipRecruiter; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gas distribution industry is seeking a Route Sales Representative in Richmond, VA. This role involves direct customer interaction, delivering goods, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and a valid Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years-old.
• Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement required.
• Excellent driving record and ability to lift 25-75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, deliver, and unload hard goods and cylinders.
• Maintain load manifests and vehicle documents.
• Perform warehouse duties such as receiving and shipping.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time-management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Arc3 Gases, Inc. (“Arc3”) is a growing, multi- family-owned and operated manufacturer and distributor of industrial, medical, food and beverage, and specialty gases and welding supplies, with over 55 locations in Virginia, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Maryland. We have a broad retail and distribution network that enables us to provide outstanding service to customers of all types and sizes, and we serve many industries ranging from fabrication and manufacturing to research, health care, and food and beverage. Arc3’s CO2 division supplies CO2 and nitrogen gases and systems to customers from Delaware to Florida.

Arc3 succeeds by building lasting relationships with our employees, our customers, and our business partners. We treat people the right way, we’re reliable, and we engender trust using our technical expertise to help our customers build and improve their businesses. We attract, develop, and retain employees who deliver this value consistently over time by offering them competitive pay and benefits and a long-term career path, and by heavily investing in their safety, health, and overall well-being.

Job Summary

As Route Sales Representative, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining strong customer relationships because you will have direct, face-to-face contact with Arc3’s customers on a daily basis as you deliver hard goods and gas cylinders and retrieve empty cylinders by truck on a scheduled route in Richmond, VA. The job is physically demanding and time-sensitive, but you will find it very rewarding as you earn our customers’ trust by providing consistently exceptional customer service. The work schedule for this position takes place Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Safely and efficiently load, deliver and unload hard goods and cylinders containing compressed gases to customers, and retrieve empty cylinders.
• Maintain load manifests and all other vehicle documents.
• Identify and monitor customers’ needs and maintain their desired hard good and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate the need for emergency deliveries.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Strictly comply with all safety rules and DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain the appropriate drivers’ license and endorsements.
• Keep the inside and outside of your truck safe and clean.
• Perform counter sales and assist customers in the store when necessary.
• Warehouse duties such as receiving, shipping, and required paperwork.
• Filling cylinders in the pump room.
• Assist with inventory, housekeeping, showroom displays, and demonstrations as required.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) .
• Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement .
• Industry and related product knowledge, as well as experience handling compressed gases .
• Customer service or sales experience .
• Must be at least 21 years-old.
• Must meet all physical qualification standards imposed by regulation for truck drivers.
• Excellent oral communication skills, ability to work independently, self-motivated, and ability to pay attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Excellent driving record.
• Ability to routinely lift 25 – 75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling and finger activities. Frequent bending also required.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts with Annual Company Contribution
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• New Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with Health Insurance Premium Discounts
• Company Paid Uniforms
• Personal Protective Equipment Reimbursements

Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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