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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Charleston, WV
Charleston, West Virginia

About this job

Airgas is one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial, medical and specialty gases, and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and related products. Airgas is a leading U.S. producer of atmospheric gases with 16 air separation plants, a leading producer of carbon dioxide, dry ice, and nitrous oxide, one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products, and a leading U.S. supplier of refrigerants, ammonia products, and process chemicals. We have more than 17,000 associates working in approximately 1,100 locations nationwide. Airgas is a company of hard-working men and women dedicated to helping our customers succeed. When a challenge arises, we provide the right solutions, leveraging our many years of industry process expertise and our extensive gases, welding, and safety products offering.

JOB SUMMARY:

In the Transport Driver position you will drive 1 ton to 45' tractor trailer to transport industrial, specialty and medical gas cylinders to and from specified destinations. Our Transport Drivers verify load manifest, loads/unloads truck, perform pre and post trip vehicle inspect, document deficiencies and ensure all safety items are in good working order; as well as maintain neat, clean and professional personal appearance, and maintain vehicle appearance in a professional manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Inspect vehicle before and after use according to DOT and company maintenance checklist.

* Upload, deliver and download safely to customers hardgood orders as well as cylinders containing compressed gases; return empty cylinders to plant for refilling.

* Maintain load manifests and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries.

* Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.

* Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.

* Comply with all DOT and OSHA regulations.

* Maintain appropriate drivers license.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist with special applications such as tube trailers and bulk tankers.

* Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers when required.

* Assist with inventory and/or filling cylinders, when necessary.

* Other duties and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

* Class A CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements & airbrakes

* One year driving experience and/or driving school training.

* Accident Free/Point Free driving record of at least 5 years.

* Forklift certified.

* Industry and related product knowledge, as well as experience handling compressed gases, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Must be at least 21 years old.

* Must meet all physical qualification standards imposed by regulation for drivers.

* Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquires, and to make entries on reports and records.

* Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.

* Ability to routinely lift 25 - 60 lbs.

* Must be able to drive hazardous cargo for up to 10 hours; frequent bending also required.

* Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

* Must be able to work occasional overtime if necessary.

* Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

* Must be able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from 30 to 100 degrees.

* Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Looking for a great company to work for? You'll Find It With Us! Airgas USA, LLC. offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement and more.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability