Driver - Delivery (Class A)

R10051086 Driver - Delivery (Class A) (Open) Location: Lima, OH - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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 tractor trailer, straight, or box truck. This position loads, unloads, delivers, and returns compressed gas cylinders while frequently interacting with Airgas customers. Safely loads, delivers and unloads cylinders containing compressed gases to customer's place of business. 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 ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries. Ensures that vehicle manifests, labeling and load are in compliance with regulatory guidelines such as those pertaining to the Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Airgas safety standards (SAFECOR). Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections documenting deficiencies & ensures all safety items are in good working order. Ensures all safety rules are strictly observed & any accidents or injuries are promptly reported to management. Operates a pallet jack, forklift & other warehouse equipment. Works in warehouse or on dock as needed. Other duties as assigned. _ _ Are you a MATCH? 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 A Driver's License. Valid Medical Examiner's Card. Hazmat & Airbrake Certifications (or ability to acquire certifications as a condition of employment). Required Length & Type of Experience: Must have one (1) year of prior Class A professional driving experience within the last five (5) years 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 and a minimum of one (1) year of prior driving experience within the last five (5) years. Must be at least 21 years or older Prior experience in the gas, welding and safety supply industry preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Basic PC knowledge to include familiarity with onboard computers/telematics preferred. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.