CDL Class B Route Driver in Cornholme

Location: Portsmouth, VA

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.

Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Transportation and Delivery: Safely load, deliver, and unload cylinders containing compressed gases and liquids between Airgas branches and plant locations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate load manifests and vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents. Record all deliveries and pickups, and return empty cylinders for refilling.
• Customer and Associate Relations: Professionally interact with associates and customers to resolve service inquiries and issues.
• Safety and Inspections: Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, as well as cylinder inspections per operating procedures. Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed and promptly report any accidents or injuries to management.
• Communication: Provide timely updates to the manager regarding any operational changes or issues.
• Equipment and Warehouse Operations: Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment. Work in the warehouse or on the dock as required.

Are you a MATCH?

• Must have a valid Class A Driver’s License.
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Card.
• Must have the Hazmat Endorsement.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have one (1) year of prior Class A professional driving experience within the last five (5) years.
• Successful completion of Airgas Background and Motor Vehicle Check.
• DOT Clearinghouse verification from previous employers is required.
• Ability to routinely lift or move around 25 – 75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in changing temperatures.
• Ability to maintain a drug-free workplace.
• Adherence to safety regulations and policies.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift Experience.
• Prior experience in the gas, welding and safety supply industry preferred.

Benefits: We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE. At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic.

About Airgas: 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. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.