Truck Driver Benefits:
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
Retirement benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick, PTO)
Employee Discount Programs
Career growth opportunities
Work/life balance (allows you to be home nights and weekends)
$2,000 sign-on bonus payable after 6 months
Our Drivers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating a local route delivery vehicle to deliver hard goods, compressed gas cylinders and associated products to customer locations. This position is physically active (will be responsible for loading/unloading at client sites) and requires attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety. PDI 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 – Microbulk (CDL A or B)
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 PDI 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
Other duties as assigned
Our drivers can expect:
Delivery to all types of Industrial, Service, Educational and Medical customers
Using handheld computers for conducting customer transaction paperwork as well as compliance needs such as Hazmat preparation, vehicle inspection reports, load report, trip reports etc.
Following a computer-generated Route and Sequence delivery plan
2 years driving experience or have completed a course of instruction from a truck driver training school that operates equipment similar to Praxair'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 or B CDL is required
Current Hazmat on CDL or ability to obtain Hazmat within 60 days of hire
Read and write in English
High School G.E.D. is required
21 years or older
Danbury, CT
Praxair, Inc. supplies gas to industries primarily located in North and South America. The Company produces, sells, and distributes atmospheric gases including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases, as well as process gases including carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, electronics gases, and acetylene. Praxair also supplies metallic and ceramic coatings and powders.