Local Delivery Driver (CDL A) - Backup Counter Sales

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.
Local Delivery Driver (CDL A) - Backup Counter Sales
Location: Paso Robles, CA

Join a dynamic team as a safety-focused Truck Driver at Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. and help make the world more productive every day!

Linde drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of compressed gas cylinders, hard goods, and associated products, following a computer-generated local route to customer locations. This position is physically active and will be responsible for loading/unloading at client sites. Linde drivers engage with customers by responding to their needs and providing excellent customer service.

What we offer you!

• Competitive compensation
• Local routes & no required overnights!
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee discount programs
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level
• Pay range: $23.58 - $34.59 hourly (depending on experience)

• Provide a high standard of Customer Service while delivering, which includes unloading of products and movement to customer use point and reloading the returned empty cylinders to the vehicle
• Driving represents approximately 30 % of the day, the remaining portion of the day includes delivery, cylinder handling, shipping orders/paperwork, customer contact, vehicle AM and PM inspections
• Accurately counting and recording quantities and styles of product delivered and picked up
• Complete Hazardous Material shipping orders papers in accordance with DOT/TC Regulations
• Placard vehicle according to required hazardous material regulations and LINDE standards
• Conduct and report pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Identify need for vehicle repairs and/or maintenance and ensure it is accomplished on time
• Operate a variety of equipment
• Regularly interface with both internal and external customers
• Performs customer service activities including receiving and entering of telephone orders, answering questions, resolving challenges and tracing of order status or product shipments
• Performs Counter Sales serving customers who come into the retail store
• Performs warehouse duties and moving cylinders for customers
• Works closely with and provides sales support to Outside Sales team
• Evaluates and recommends appropriate product, equipment, and/or programs
• Promotes 'add-on' sales of gases and high margin hard goods accessories
• Counter Person - In Store Sales Representative's conduct product demonstrations
• Maintains customer records and files, including accurate account setup and pricing
• Performs outbound calls to Retail and small 'B' customers
• Sells product at minimum discount to achieve target margins
• Occasional support of additional locations
• Other duties as assigned

• 2 years driving experience or have completed a course of instruction from a truck driver training school that operates equipment similar to Linde's
• No preventable accidents, license suspensions or other moving violations in the past 2 years
• No alcohol related convictions within the last 10 years
• A current medical examiner's certificate or the ability to pass a DOT physical
• Valid class A CDL is required
• Current Hazmat on CDL or ability to obtain Hazmat within 60 days of hire
• 1+ year(s) of Customer Service/Inside Sales/Counter Sales preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Read and write in English
• High School G.E.D. is required
• 21 years or older