Route Driver- CDL A/Hazmat

Westair Gases and Equipment, Inc.•National City, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Family-owned and operated since 1970, we are an industry-leading gas distributor founded on unparalleled customer service. Our industrial, medical, food, and specialty gas products support a variety of industries that work daily to improve the world we live in, and our ongoing commitment to serve spans the southwestern United States with 16 locations across California and Arizona. Discover the most interesting industry you’ve never heard of! The primary function of the Commercial Driver is to safely and efficiently deliver various industrial gases and hard goods within the company and customer locations. Several customers stop operating a tractor-trailer.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL
Minimum of 2 years Class A CDL Tractor/Trailer driving experience
Must possess all applicable Hazmat (Hazardous Materials) endorsements
Successful completion and passing of DOT written regulations and road tests
Ability to operate a forklift
Must be able to operate manual and automatic
Computer skills or ability to improve competence

Responsibilities

Ensure all deliveries are routed in an efficient order
Ability to handle electronic handheld for scanning products in and out
Verify cylinders on shippers against cylinders loaded on the truck
Check manifest for correctness against shippers and what is on the truck
Verify that truck has correct placards for gases loaded.
Make sure the truck is not overweight and that products have been loaded onto the truck safely and are secured
Perform and Document pre/post vehicle Inspection
Communicate with the distribution manager regarding any problems or concerns
Follow all DOT and state driver rules and regulations and electronic logbook
Assure that all lot numbers and information required for deliveries to customers are recorded correctly and legibly
Upon return to the yard, check with Dispatcher to help with any same-day deliveries that need to be done
Follows all safety policies and procedures, including the use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Individual and company performance-based quarterly bonuses
Annual performance-based merits
Commission will be earned in accordance with our applicable plans
Company vehicle or monthly car allowance
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Voluntary accident coverage, hospitalization plans, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s), Wellness platform access
401(k)+ company match
7 company paid holidays
3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis
Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
Healthy work/life balance and a collaborative and inclusive company culture