American Welding and Gas, THOROUGHBRED DIVISION, has an immediate opening for a Class A Delivery Driver at our Knoxville, TN location. This position is responsible for loading, unloading, moving and storing of gas and liquid cylinders and other hard good supplies; making deliveries to customers or other branches and filling out delivery tickets completely and accuraely.
**Out of town routes, requiring 3-4 overnight stays per week. Hotel provided. Home on the weekends. Evening meal per diem provided**
Delivery Driver - Class A Duties:
Use company vehicle to deliver products and equipment to customers in a safe and courteous manner
Pick up returns at customer place of business
Read, understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
Comply with all DOT+OSHA Regulations
Moves, loads, and unloads empty/full cylinders safely and efficiently
Ensures appropriate preparation and/or completion and accuracy of paperwork including but not limited to shipping papers and delivery tickets
Maintains cleanliness of vehicle
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Class A CDL with HAZMAT & Airbrakes endorsement
Clean driving record 3+ years
Able to read and write English
Successful completion of DOT pre-employment drug-screen and physical, and company administered road test
Able to move compressed gas and and liquid cylinders
Lift 50-75 pounds frequently and maneuver 100+ pound cylinders (rolling, using a cart, etc.)
Must be comfortable using computers
Ability to communicate with customer
Incentives:
Competitive pay structure
Safety and quality incentives and bonuses
Company paid CDL renewal fees
ALL PPE provided including work boots and shirts
Modern trucks with no slip seating
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Short-term & Long-term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
American Welding & Gas, Inc (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and teammate owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations and 22 fill plants we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality.
AWG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.