Package Gas Driver 1 - San Marcos, CA

Matheson•San Marcos, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the transportation of materials in a safe and timely manner by applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and local roads. The professional driver will be responsible for driving to and from designated locations, verifying loads against shipping papers, maintaining records of duty status according to State and Federal Regulations, and performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections. The role requires presenting a professional business image to the public and fellow employees. Responsibilities include transporting cylinders to customers, performing vehicle inspections, maintaining vehicles, completing driver logs and trip reports, and operating a forklift for loading and unloading. The driver will also be responsible for accurate recording of transactions, maintaining good communication with supervisors, observing loss prevention policies, reporting accidents and unsafe conditions, using time management tools, and potentially participating in safety committees. Additional duties include filling cryogenic liquid dewars, providing first-line technical support, and performing other assigned projects and duties.

Requirements

Must possess a valid commercial Class B Drivers’ License, Hazmat, Air Brake Endorsements, and Medical card.
Packaged gas straight truck driver; to include pumper, micro-bulk.
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have previous commercial driving experience, or have graduated from an accredited commercial driving school.
Must be at least 21 years of age with an excellent driving record.
Must be able to push cart 200 + lb. cylinders and bend/lift 50+lb containers.
Must have the ability to read and write English language.
Perform simple mathematical calculations.
Must have ability to handle receipts; read maps, road signs, maintain record of duty status, etc.
Ability to perform basic administrative functions and problem solving.
Must be flexible with work hours.
Prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and climbing.
Capable of working in diverse weather and working conditions.

Nice To Haves

Class A Drivers’ License & Tanker Endorsements preferred.
Minimum of one year road experience preferred with no previous moving violations for three years.
Preferred previous experience in the cylinder gas specialty chemical industry.

Responsibilities

Transports cylinders to assigned internal and external customers in a timely and safety conscious manner.
Stays within all posted speed limits and complies with all DOT and company safety policies and procedures.
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle.
Maintains the vehicle in a clean and proper condition.
Legibly completes driver log/trip reports on a daily basis.
Responsible for accurate recording of cylinders/hard-goods transactions on customer delivery tickets and trip reports.
Maintains good communications with supervisor and management especially safety and customer matters.
Operates / Drives forklift truck as required for loading and unloading of product.
Sets tone for employees by good example through observation of the company's Loss prevention policies and procedures.
Reports accidents including near misses, unsafe acts or conditions and obeys safety rules.
Uses effective time management tools in order to follow through on work commitments and scheduled deadlines associated with own job; obtains agreement of all stake-holders within a development program to identify issues, minimizes risks at an early stage, ensure safety, and on-time delivery.
Participate as an active member of the local safety committee when assigned according to the rotation process.
Filling Cryogenic Liquid Dewars.
Provide first line technical support.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.