Local Delivery Driver; CDL B

Title:

Local Delivery Driver (CDL

B)

Location:

Oakland, NJ (Plant) – Retail shop

Airgas is hiring for a Local Class B Driver in Oakland, NJ! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures worldwide.

• Monday – Friday / First shift opening
• Great benefits after 30 days
• Operate newer, well‑maintained equipment
• Pay range $30‑$33/hr

Recruiter:
Kevin Garner /  / (440) 596‑2423

Operate a Class B Hazmat vehicle, delivering compressed and liquid gas cylinders and hard goods along designated routes. Collect empty cylinders from customers, address customer inquiries, and ensure satisfaction. Conduct pre/post‑trip vehicle checks, note issues, and ensure safety compliance. Present a professional appearance and maintain the vehicle’s condition.

• Safely load, deliver, and unload cylinders containing compressed gases to customer locations. Return empty cylinders to either a plant or branch location for refilling.
• Establish and maintain good customer relations. Provide timely communication to manager or the customer's assigned Airgas sales associate regarding any changes or issues experienced by the customer.
• Maintain 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. Ensure 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.
• Work in warehouse or on dock as needed.

• Valid Class B driver's license.
• Valid medical examiner's card.
• Hazmat & airbrake certifications (or ability to acquire certifications as a condition of employment).
• Must have one (1) year of prior Class B 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 accidents 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.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• In lieu of experience, may consider accepting a diploma from an accredited driving school or a combination of driving and prior Airgas‑specific experience.
• Must be at least 21 years or older.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience.
• Touch freight delivery experience.

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full‑time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

We also offer a 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hard goods 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.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4…