Local Delivery Driver; Class B w​/Airbrakes & Hazmat

Overview

R Local Delivery Driver (Class B w/Airbrakes & Hazmat) (Open)

Location:

Houston, TX - Knight Rd - Retail Shop

Airgas is Hiring for a Local Delivery Driver in Houston, TX (Knight Rd. location). We are looking for you!

• Ambassador for Airgas
  , the Service & Delivery Professional takes pride in the safe and reliable delivery of compressed gas cylinders to our local and regional business partners. Operate from an Airgas branch or plant location using a company-provided straight or box truck. Manage the flow of cylinders while building lasting relationships with the customers you visit.
• Service & Delivery Professional role includes being part of a supportive professional team that encourages your personal growth and internal mobility, ensuring work/life balance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cylinder Handling
  :
  Safely load, deliver, and unload cylinders containing compressed gases to both external and internal customer locations.
• Record Keeping
  :
  Accurately record deliveries and pickups on a load manifest, obtaining customer signatures for receipt. Collect empty, rejected, or unsold cylinders and return them to a plant or branch for refilling.
• Safety and Compliance
  :
  Adhere to all Airgas safety standards (SAFECOR) and government regulations, including those from DOT, EPA, FMCSA, FDA, and OSHA.
• Warehouse Support
  :
  Provide assistance in the warehouse or on the dock as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid TX Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
• Valid Medical Examiner's Card.
• Hazmat & Airbrake Certifications.
• We are looking for one (1) year of prior Class A or B professional driving experience within the last five (5) years and a commitment to road safety to include no more than two (2) convictions, OR two (2) at-fault accidents in the last three years; OR no more than a combination of one (1) conviction and one (1) at-fault accident in the last three years.
• We also welcome graduates with a diploma from an accredited driving school and a minimum of one (1) year of prior driving experience within the last five (5) years.
• Candidates should be at least 21 years or older.
• Proficiency in navigating and comprehending material safety data sheets.
• Ability to routinely lift 25 - 75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Comfort operating vehicles with hazardous cargo for up to 8 hours; frequent bending is part of daily operations.
• Availability to support the team with occasional overtime if necessary.
• Ability to obtain and maintain collaborative safety credentials for customer site access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in operating heavy machinery (Forklift/Moffett).

Airgas offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, EAP, pre-tax commuter benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for eligible full-time employees. 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for dependents, and Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Union-affiliated associates should review their bargaining agreement for eligibility terms.

Airgas is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a government contractor, we comply with applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. With 18,000 associates, Airgas emphasizes safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, operating in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees.

Join us for a stimulating experience:
At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. You play an important role in our team’s success, delivering products safely and efficiently while growing your career.