Bulk Driver- CDL A

Job Type Full-time Description About Us Family-owned and operated since 1970, we are an industry-leading gas distributor built on unparalleled customer service. Our industrial, medical, food, and specialty gas products support a variety of industries that work daily to improve the world we live in. Our ongoing commitment to service spans the southwestern United States, with locations across California and Arizona. Discover the most interesting industry you’ve never heard of! WestAir Gases & Equipment, Inc. is seeking a safety-focused, dependable Bulk Liquid Gas Driver to join our distribution team. This position is responsible for safely transporting, delivering, and transferring bulk gases to customer locations while complying with company safety procedures and applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The ideal candidate has experience operating commercial vehicles, handling compressed gases, and providing excellent customer service. This position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Promote and comply with Safety Policies and Operating Procedures Drive a commercial motor vehicle (tractor-trailer) combination, usually long distances, to transport and off-load compressed and liquefied industrial gases to customers or to storage sites in a safe, timely, accurate, and courteous manner Load micro bulk tanks and fill customer-owned micro bulk tanks as assigned Report all accidents, possible injuries, safety issues, driving citations, and customer complaints including service interruptions, immediately to their supervisor Comply with all facility and corporate policies and procedures Maintain awareness of all Federal, State, and Local regulations and stay in compliance with these regulations at all times. Report suspected Regulatory violations or offenses to his/her appropriate manager Perform pre & post-trip inspections to identify any maintenance action that may be required and act appropriately if action is needed Operate all equipment per company and/or manufacturer guidelines to maximize equipment life cycle and minimize maintenance costs Complete and submit reports as required by the DOT and/or company policy Maintain a clean and professional personal and vehicle appearance Requirements Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Current Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement required. Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement required when applicable to assigned equipment; combination HazMat/Tank (X) endorsement preferred. Minimum of two years of commercial driving experience preferred. Experience transporting compressed gases, hazardous materials, or operating high-pressure gas equipment strongly preferred. Clean driving record that meets company and insurance requirements. Knowledge of DOT regulations, vehicle inspections, and safe commercial driving practices. Ability to read and understand safety procedures, delivery instructions, and equipment gauges. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work independently and manage assigned routes efficiently. Strong communication and customer service skills. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stand on his or her feet for long periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50-100 pounds. Reasonable manual dexterity for pushing, turning, and pulling controls and valves. Work in various indoor and outdoor environments and may be exposed to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards. Have the ability to operate a motor vehicle, machines, and other hand tools and equipment. This job requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Travel Daily long-haul within company regions: San Diego, Los Angeles, Central Valley, Yuma, or other territories as needed Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, non-exempt, and on-site position. Days and hours vary by shift. Some overtime may be required, but not guaranteed. May be required to work occasional overnight or weekends, as needed. Compensation And Benefits Individual and company performance-based quarterly bonuses as outlined in our plan documents Annual performance-based merits Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Voluntary accident coverage, hospitalization plans, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s), Wellness platform access 401(k) + company match seven (7) company paid holidays Three (3) weeks of paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis Professional development opportunities and ongoing training Healthy work/life balance and a collaborative and inclusive company culture The compensation range reflects WestAir’s good-faith estimate for the base compensation expected at the time of posting. Compensation offered will be determined by the job-related factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, education, and geographic location. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization’s ongoing needs. WestAir Gases and Equipment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary Description $33-37 an hour