Job Description

Cylinder/Microbulk Driver-21000508



Description

Praxair Distribution, Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc., a Fortune 300 company is a leading industrial gas company in North and South America and one of the largest worldwide. With market capitalization of approximately $40 billion and 2017 sales of $11 billion, the company employs over 26,000 people globally and has been named to the Dow Jones World Sustainability Index for 16 consecutive years. Praxair produces, sells and distributes atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Our products, services and technologies are making our planet more productive by bringing efficiency and environmental benefits to a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, primary metals and many others. For more information about the company, please visit our website at www.praxair.com.

Praxair Distribution, Inc. is seeking a MicroBulk Truck Driver (CDL A or B) to join our team located in Cincinnati, OH

Praxair Truck Drivers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating a Microbulk local route delivery vehicle to fill at customer sites.

The Truck Driver role at Praxair Distribution, Inc. is physically active (will be responsible for filling at client sites) and requires attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety. Praxair Truck Drivers also must be willing to communicate and cooperate with customers, respond to their needs, and safely operate delivery vehicle in compliance with company and DOT Guidelines.

Truck Driver - 1st Shift

* The Truck Driver provides a high standard of Customer Service while delivering Bulk Gas and filling at customer sites
* Driving represents approximately 30 % of the Truck Drivers day, remaining portion of the day is taken up by other activities including; delivery, filling, shipping orders/ paperwork, customer contact, vehicle AM and PM inspections
* Route Truck Driver responsible for delivery to all types of Industrial, Service, Educational and Medical customers
* Responsible for counting and recording quantities and styles of product delivered and picked up to ensure accurate paperwork for customer transactions
* Completes Hazardous Material shipping orders papers in accordance with DOT/TC Regulations
* Placard vehicle according to required hazardous material regulations and PDI standards
* Handheld computers are used for conducting customer transaction paperwork as well as compliance needs such as Hazmat preparation, vehicle inspection reports, load report, trip reports etc. Drivers follow a computer generated Route and Sequence delivery plan.
* Conducts and reports pre-trip and post-trip inspections noting and explaining defects or deficiencies to supervision
* Identifies need for repairs and/or maintenance to vehicles and is accountable for ensuring the maintenance or repairs are accomplished with a minimum of disruption to the operation
* Operates a variety of equipment and regularly interfaces with both internal and external customers
* Other duties as assigned



Qualifications

* Have at least two years driving experience or have completed a course of instruction from a driver training school that operates equipment similar to Praxair's
* No preventable accidents, license suspensions, alcohol related violations or other moving violations in the past 3 years
* A current medical examiner's certificate
* CDL A or B is required
* The appropriate license for the type of vehicle to be operated and the applicable endorsements (Hazmat + Tanker),
* High School or G.E.D. is required
* The ability to read and write in English (or French where required by law)
* Must be 21 years or older
* Ability to work 1st Shift

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Primary Location

Ohio-Cincinnati

Schedule

Full-time

Job

- Product Drivers & Support

Unposting Date

Ongoing