Delivery Driver - Class B

at AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES in La Grange, Illinois, United States

Job Description

R10041481 Delivery Driver - Class B (Open)

Location:LaGrange, IL - Filling industrial

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As the "face of Airgas", the Delivery Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering compressed gas cylinders to local and regional business customers from an Airgas branch or plant location using a company provided straight or box truck. The Delivery Driver loads, unloads, delivers, and returns compressed gas cylinders while frequently interacting with Airgas customers.

Safely loads, delivers and unloads cylinders containing compressed gasses to customer locations. Delivers compressed gas cylinders to external and internal customer sites. Records deliveries and pick-ups on a load manifest and obtains signatures from customers for receipt purposes. Collects empty cylinders or rejected or unsold merchandise. Returns empty cylinders to either a plant or branch location for refilling.

Establishes and maintains good customer relations. Listens to and helps resolve service inquiries and complaints.

Provides timely communication back to manager or to the customer's assigned Airgas sales associate regarding any changes or issues experienced by the customer.

Performs cylinder inspections per operating procedures.

Maintains load manifests and all required vehicle documents by ensuring they are properly completed and reconciled with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries. Ensures that vehicle manifests, vehicle placards, cylinder labeling and load nesting and strapping at all times comply with Airgas safety standards (SAFECOR) and all government regulations including, but not limited to, those issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections documenting deficiencies; ensures all safety items are in good working order.

Strictly observes all safety rules and promptly reports any accidents or injuries to management.

Operates a pallet jack, forklift and other warehouse equipment.

Works in warehouse or on dock as needed.

The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.________________________Are you a MATCH?

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Required Education/Licensing/Certification:

HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.

Valid USDOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (card).

Hazmat Endorsement (H or X Endorsement).

Ability to operate a vehicle with an air brake system (no air brake restrictions on CDL).

May consider individuals with the ability to acquire a Hazmat Endorsement or the skill to operate air brake systems as a condition of employment.
Required Experience:

Must be at least 21 years old.

Must have one (1) year of prior Class B professional driving experience within the last five (5) years.

Must have and a clean driving record to include no more than two (2) convictions; OR two (2) at-fault accident in the last 3 years; OR no more than a combination of one (1) conviction and one (1) at-fault accident in the last 3 years..

In lieu of experience, may consider accepting a diploma from an accredited driving school or a combination of driving and prior Airgas specific experience.

Prior experience in the gas, welding and safety supply industries preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with onboard computers preferred.

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

Ability to read and comprehend material data sheets.

Ability to clearly and effectively speak to customers and employees as well as legibly write.

Must have a high attention to detail.

Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.

Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in various units of measure to include whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Basic mathematical knowledge; ability to calculate ratios and percentages with a calculator.

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability