Transport Driver - He-H2 TT

Messer Americas; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Messer Americas is seeking a CDL driver to safely transport and deliver Messer products, including helium and hydrogen, in Illinois. You will follow DOT and company policies, complete paperwork, and ensure safe, on-time deliveries.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of driving experience with Hazardous Materials endorsement, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. Benefits include medical, dental and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or 10 years driving experience.
• Hazardous Materials Endorsement required with CDL.
• Minimum 1 year driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive Messer commercial motor vehicles following Smith System principles.
• Comply with DOT and Messer standards including Speed Management and Hours of Service.
• Perform loading tasks such as product transfer and quality documentation.
• Deliver to customers and perform dynamic risk assessments of delivery areas.
• Complete all required paperwork and use on-board recording device.
• Report incidents involving equipment damage or near misses.

Skills

Defensive driving

Hazardous Materials Endorsement

CDL typical driving experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Hazardous Materials Endorsement on CDL

Job description

Job Summary:

Safely transport and deliver Messer products (Helium and/or Hydrogen).

Why Messer?

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Safely drive Messer commercial motor vehicles exhibiting defensive driving using Smith System principles


• Work in accordance with all DOT and Messer standards and policies including but not limited to Speed Management, Seat Belts, In Cab Communication, Cones and Hours of Service


• Report to work properly rested and ensure rest breaks prevent fatigue; utilize all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all aspects of daily tasks


• Perform all tasks required in loading including but not limited to product transfer, quality analysis/documentation and customer required certificate of analysis


• Perform all tasks required in customer delivery including but not limited to product transfer, customer quality testing (if specifically required per local instruction), dynamic risk assessment of delivery area and customer interface


• Participate in regulatory, Messer or site-specific training through classroom theory, practical assessment and Traccess folder completion; participate in safety talks and meetings


• Report any incident involving equipment damage, near miss, first aid or medical treatment to supervisor


• Daily completion and submission of written paperwork and electronic data through on-board recording device


• Report deficiencies in Messer transport equipment, at risk customer locations and customer tube storage deficiencies including required documentation

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, or 10 years' experience current class CDL


• Minimum 1 year of driving experience


• Minimum 1 year driving experience with Hazardous Materials Endorsement on CDL

The salary for this position is $65,000-$90,000 annually with a $7,500 Sign on Bonus. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer's 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company's bonus program.

About Messer:

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

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