Class B Route Driver

Maine Oxy•Lebanon, NH

40d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Weekday Class B Delivery Driver (preferably with HAZMAT endorsement) to deliver compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders and hard goods (welding equipment). All new hires in these roles will be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus (paid in increments). Routinely travel between our store locations in Lebanon, NH and Rutland, VT Performs pre and post-trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensures all safety items are in good working order. Safely delivers hard goods orders and cylinders containing compressed gases to customers; returns empty cylinders to the plant for refilling. Maintains load manifests and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries. Establishes and maintains good customer relations by communicating in person with customers, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc. Identifies and monitors customer needs and works with them to maintain proper hard good and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate emergency deliveries. Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment. Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed. Complies with all DOT and OSHA regulations. Maintains appropriate driver's licenses and endorsements. Maintains neat, clean, and professional personal appearance, and maintains vehicle appearance in a professional manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must meet all physical qualification standards imposed by regulation for drivers.
Strong verbal communication skills, self-starter, self-motivated, sense of urgency, well-organized, ability to achieve goals, and ability to focus and pay attention to detail.
Ability to analyze a customer's situation and help resolve customer problem.
Team player with positive attitude.
No at-fault accidents or moving violations in previous 3 years.
Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
1 year driving experience or driving school training in the past 4 years
Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement & airbrakes.
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 inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, speak and hear.
Must be able to drive hazardous cargo for up to 8 hours;
Frequent sitting and standing, walking, bending, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; may stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform very heavy work-routinely lift 25lbs to 75lbs, and occasionally lift greater than 76lbs.

Nice To Haves

Industry and related product knowledge, as well as experience handling compressed gases, preferred.
Computer experience or basic knowledge in computer order entry system

Responsibilities

Routinely travel between our store locations in Lebanon, NH and Rutland, VT
Performs pre and post-trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensures all safety items are in good working order.
Safely delivers hard goods orders and cylinders containing compressed gases to customers; returns empty cylinders to the plant for refilling.
Maintains load manifests and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries.
Establishes and maintains good customer relations by communicating in person with customers, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc.
Identifies and monitors customer needs and works with them to maintain proper hard good and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate emergency deliveries.
Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.
Complies with all DOT and OSHA regulations.
Maintains appropriate driver's licenses and endorsements.
Maintains neat, clean, and professional personal appearance, and maintains vehicle appearance in a professional manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.