Route Driver at Knoxville

Job Description

Description:

Airgas USA, LLC - Mid America,a leading distributor of industrial, medical, & specialty gases & welding supplies, is seeking a motivated individual to become a Route Driver to join our team in Knoxville, TN.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Route Driver position will deliver products to businesses, customer homes, and other medical gas customers on a scheduled route or intermittently. Serve customers by meeting customer needs and resolving customer problems. Drive a straight-truck loaded with compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders and hardgoods for delivery to the customers on the scheduled route. In addition, this position assists with miscellaneous duties at the branch which include, but are not limited to maintaining the dock andshipping and receiving.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Upload, deliver and download safely to customers hardgood orders as well as cylinders containing compressed gases; return empty cylinders to plant for refilling

Maintain load manifests and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries

Establish and maintain good customer relations, by communicating in person with customers, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc.

Identify and monitor customers needs and work with them to maintain proper hardgood and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate emergency deliveries

Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment

Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed

Comply with all DOT and OSHA regulations

Maintain appropriate drivers license and endorsements

MINIMUM

Job Requirements

1 Year Driving Experience

CDL A or B w/ Hazmat & air brake

Clean MVR / driving record

Forklift experience a plus, but not necessary

Respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 21 years old

Understand highway traffic signs and signals

Basic computer experience or knowledge a plus

Looking for a great company to work for? Youll Find It With Us! AirgasMid Americaoffers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Airgas is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment.

Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Knoxville, Company: Airgas.