HazMat Class B Route Driver
About The Position
Maine Oxy is hiring a full-time Class B Driver to deliver specialty gases and related goods on scheduled local routes in South Windsor, Connecticut. The role delivers cylinders and hard goods, returns empty cylinders for refilling, and supports customers in managing their cylinder needs. Drivers perform and document vehicle inspections, maintain accurate load manifests and vehicle paperwork, operate warehouse equipment, and follow DOT and OSHA regulations. The position offers a steady, year-round daytime schedule, home every night and weekends, with overtime typically available. Pay is $30 per hour, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. Maine Oxy is a 300-person company focused on providing specialty gases for medical, veterinary, brewery, welding, and other uses.
Requirements
- Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement and airbrakes.
- At least 21 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 comfortable with basic computer order entry.
Nice To Haves
- Experience handling compressed gases.
Responsibilities
- Run a scheduled local route delivering cylinders and hard goods, and return empties for refilling.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document any issues.
- Keep load manifests and vehicle paperwork accurate and balanced with truck counts.
- Build good customer relationships and help customers stay ahead of their cylinder needs.
- Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
- Follow all DOT and OSHA regulations and keep the truck clean and professional.
Benefits
- $2,500 sign-on bonus.
- Paid holidays (seven) plus two floating/flexible holidays.
- Up to $2,000 annual safe-driving bonus.
- Up to $400 annual reimbursement for boots and pants.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 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 that carry over.
- 401(k) with a 50% match up to 6%.
- HSA contribution match up to $50 per pay period.
- Six weeks of paid parental leave.
- Driving incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
