HazMat Class A Driver

Maine Oxy•Cortland, NY

2d•$35 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Maine Oxy is hiring a full-time Class A HazMat Driver for scheduled regional routes delivering compressed gas cylinders and other goods to repeat customers. The driver returns empty cylinders for refilling, delivers helium cylinders, and helps customers anticipate their cylinder needs. Routes cover one of four zones per week. Drivers depart Monday morning, are typically on the road Monday through Thursday or Friday, and stay in hotels for three to four nights depending on the zone. Drivers are home on weekends. The position uses a new tractor and trailer, is year-round, and typically offers overtime. The role requires safe handling and delivery of compressed gas cylinders, accurate vehicle paperwork and load manifests, and compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations. Drivers perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain a clean and professional truck, and build good customer relationships. The position involves outdoor work in a wide range of temperatures and routine lifting and physical activity.

Requirements

Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years old.
One year of driving experience or driving school training within the past four years.
No at-fault accidents or moving violations in the past three years.
Able to meet DOT physical qualification standards.
Able to read Safety Data Sheets and use basic computer order entry.
Able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, read highway signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports.
Routinely lift 25 to 75 pounds and occasionally lift 76 to 100 or more pounds.
Frequent bending, standing, walking, reaching, and handling.
Able to work outdoors in temperatures from -10 to over 100 degrees.
Able to detect leaking gas from cylinders by sound or smell.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling compressed gases.

Responsibilities

Drive scheduled regional routes delivering cylinders and hard goods, and return empty cylinders for refilling.
Safely deliver helium compressed gas cylinders to scheduled, repeat customers.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document any issues.
Maintain accurate load manifests and vehicle paperwork, balancing records with truck counts.
Build good customer relationships and help customers stay ahead of their cylinder needs.
Follow DOT and OSHA regulations.
Keep the truck clean and professional.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus.
Home weekends.
Consistent regional routes and hourly pay.
Overtime typically available.
Seven paid holidays plus two floating or flexible holidays.
Year-round position with no seasonal layoffs.
Annual safe-driving bonus of up to $2,000.
Annual reimbursements of up to $400 for boots and pants.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Paid time off accrual of up to 120 hours per year, with up to 40 hours carried over.
401(k) with a 50% match up to 6%.
HSA contribution match of up to $50 per pay period.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.