Praxair

Driver – Acetylene Bulk

Posted on: 4 Jul 2025

Hahnville, LA

Job Description

What we offer you!

Paid Training
Direct deposit Weekly
Paid Holidays 
Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
401(k) retirement savings plan
Excellent, affordable benefits that start on the 1st of the month after the start date
Stable, Consistent work
Team Environment 

Pay Rate: Salary will be based on experience.

The Class A Bulk Acetylene Driver position will deliver products to Linde customer sites via tractor trailer tankers. As a critical member of Linde’s logistics operation, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting Acetylene Gas, Ethylene Gas (Tube Trailer) and occasional industrial gases (Tube Trailer) such as compressed Nitrogen, compressed Helium, and compressed Air, while ensuring compliance with all safety standards, laws, and regulations. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to safety, possess strong attention to detail, and adhere to company protocols related to transportation.

Key responsibilities to include the following:

 Conduct and report pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Trailer coupling and uncoupling (drop and hook) when needed.
Connect and disconnect transfer hoses, ensuring secure couplings, hoses, and fittings.
Ensure adherence to safety protocols during loading, unloading, and handling of supported gases
Manual Open and Closing trailer process, (multiple valves), will train.
Ensure hazardous material shipping orders/papers are in accordance with DOT regulations and LG&E Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain accurate shipping documentation, logbooks, and records in compliance with DOT and LG&E Standard Operating Procedures.
Communicate to management vehicle repairs and/or maintenance.
Maintain a professional partnership with external customers to meet goals and objectives of the business and customer needs.
Continuously building your knowledge on how Linde’s business operates and succeeds to help organization to continue growing.

Other duties as assigned.

2+ years of tractor-trailer driving
High School Diploma or GED 
Valid CDL Class A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements 
Lay over trips both in and outside of region boundaries/out-of-state, as needed

Praxair

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.

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