American Gas Products is looking for an experienced Route Driver to join their team. You will be responsible for the delivery and pick up of American Gas Products, Inc. (“AGPI”) compressed gases. This position requires a CDL A with Hazmat & Tanker endorsements. Must be able to work over the road for up to 5 days, minimum of 2 weeks per month, including holidays.
- Ensure timely delivery of compressed gas cylinders to AGPI customers in a safe and secure manner based on a set route and schedule; return empty cylinders to plant for refilling.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times.
- Maintain load manifests, barcodes, FDA lot numbers, and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries.
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle including driving trucks with Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
- Miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with 50% match up to 6%
- Medical (3 plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Telemedicine options available
- STD, LTD, Life/AD&D, Optional Life (you and your family)
- FSA (dependent care and medical)
- HSA includes employer contribution
- GAP (hospital, critical illness, and accident) for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) program, 3 weeks per year upon hire (prorated depending on date of hire) and accrued per pay period
- Holidays include 8 paid holidays per year, depending on date of hire, plus 2 floating holidays
- Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave available
- Safe Working Environment
- Meaningful work that will provide value to you and the organization
- Training provided to grow our employees and foster relationship to develop future leaders
- Company events including lunch and learn events, holiday celebrations/get-togethers
- Company swag including t-shirts, hats and sweatshirts
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 or older.
- Valid Class A Driver’s License with HAZMAT and tanker endorsement, no moving violations, DUI/DWI convictions (past 7 years), and valid medical certificate.
- Certificate from an accredited school and completion of Entry Level Driver Training program, if less than one (1) year proven experience driving trucks with GVW over 26,000 lbs. in city and rural areas.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of traffic laws, DOT regulations, and driving knowledge
- Ability to drive hazardous cargo up to eight (8) hours per day and to work more than eight (8) hours per day, when required.
- Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets
- Comfortable maneuvering and parking trucks with GVW over 26,000 lbs.
- Alert, focused, and detail oriented.
- Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.
- High level of composure and good stress management.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. with the appropriate work authorization documentation.
Safety Requirements:
- Report safety hazards to the safety department and/or member of management.
- Strict adherence to all safety policy, procedures, and rules of AGPI and its customers, including timely reporting of all accidents or injuries to Company safety personnel, HR and management.
- Wear appropriate PPE as instructed and whenever in proximity to the plant floor.
- Refuse and report any unsafe task or operation.
- Participate in safety meetings and training as required; and maintain constant awareness of personal safety and that of coworkers.
Physical Demands:
- Physical aptitude for the position includes being able to hold scanning devices, drive, stand and sit for long periods of time; stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel, climb, balance, kneel, and repetitive motion required.
- Ability to tighten ratchet binders frequently throughout the workday.
- Ability to smell.
- Ability to routinely lift 25 to 75 lbs., and occasionally between 76 to 100+ lbs., including loading and carrying heavy cylinders.
- Ability to perform laborious work including pushing and pulling liquid containers on wheels weighing up to 1,000 lbs.
- Ability to work in all types of weather.
- Ability to adapt to changes in scheduled route with minimal notice.
American Gas Products, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to the dynamic nature of the business.