Package Gas Driver 1 - Cohoes, NY

Matheson•Cohoes, NY

About The Position

The Package Gas Driver 1 transports materials to designated internal and external customers safely and on schedule, following commercial driving regulations, applicable road rules, DOT requirements, and company safety policies. Duties include verifying loads against shipping papers, maintaining driver logs and trip reports, inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, and accurately recording cylinder and hard-goods transactions. The driver is expected to communicate with supervisors and management, represent the company professionally, and report accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions. When not making deliveries, the employee assists with warehouse work, including handling cylinders, loading and unloading, preparing orders, organizing inventory, and shipping and receiving. Other duties include operating a forklift as needed, filling cryogenic liquid dewars, providing first-line technical support, and completing other assigned projects. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Valid commercial Class A or Class B driver's license, Hazmat and Air Brake endorsements, and a medical card.
Experience driving a packaged-gas straight truck, including pumper and micro-bulk vehicles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous commercial driving experience or graduation from an accredited commercial driving school.
At least 21 years of age with an excellent driving record.
Ability to push carts carrying cylinders weighing over 200 pounds and bend and lift containers weighing over 50 pounds.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Ability to handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and maintain a record of duty status.
Ability to perform basic administrative functions and problem-solving.
Flexibility with work hours.
Ability to work in diverse weather and working conditions.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and perform some bending, stooping, and climbing.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequent lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, communication, repetitive motions, and coordination.

Nice To Haves

Class A driver's license and Tanker endorsements.
At least one year of road experience and no moving violations during the previous three years.
Previous experience in the cylinder gas or specialty chemical industry.

Responsibilities

Transport cylinders to assigned internal and external customers safely and on time.
Follow posted speed limits, DOT requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep the vehicle clean and in proper condition.
Complete driver logs and trip reports legibly each day.
Accurately record cylinder and hard-goods transactions on customer delivery tickets and trip reports.
Communicate with supervisors and management, particularly about safety and customer matters.
Operate a forklift as required to load and unload products.
Follow loss-prevention policies and procedures and set a good example for employees.
Report accidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions, and obey safety rules.
Manage time and work commitments to meet scheduled deadlines, address issues and risks early, and support safety and on-time delivery.
Participate in the local safety committee when assigned through the rotation process.
Fill cryogenic liquid dewars.
Provide first-line technical support.
Assist with warehouse operations, including cylinder handling, loading and unloading, order preparation, inventory organization, shipping, and receiving.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.