CDL Route Driver

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a premier supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as safety products, hardgoods, ammonia products, and process chemicals in the United States. With a dedicated workforce of approximately 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a strong culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. As a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a global leader in gases, technologies, and services supporting both industry and healthcare worldwide, Airgas operates across 60 countries with about 66,500 employees. The company serves more than 4 million customers and patients, illustrating its extensive reach in providing essential products and services.

At Airgas, diversity and inclusion are fundamental values. The company actively embraces the unique perspectives and backgrounds of its employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures globally. This commitment not only strengthens its workforce but also fuels innovation and engagement, aligning with its dedication to sustainability and operational excellence. Airgas provides a supportive and empowering work environment where every associate is encouraged to contribute ideas, take initiative, and make impactful decisions.

The CDL Route Driver role based in Portsmouth, VA, is an essential position within Airgas responsible for the safe transportation, loading, and unloading of compressed gas cylinders between various branches and plant locations. This full-time, Monday through Friday position starts early at 6 am and ensures that the driver returns home daily, maintaining a work-life balance that supports personal and family needs. The role involves operating large commercial vehicles, maintaining rigorous safety standards, and adhering strictly to hazardous material handling protocols.

Airgas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the whole life of employees and their families. This includes medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance. The company also supports growing families with up to 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefits and provides future security through a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and early access to benefits after just 30 days of employment.

Key responsibilities for the CDL Route Driver include managing vehicle safety inspections, keeping meticulous documentation of deliveries and pickups, operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and maintaining professional, customer-focused communication. The role demands physical stamina, including the ability to lift heavy objects and work outdoors in various weather conditions. Successful candidates will uphold Airgas’s culture of safety and respect, ensuring secure and timely delivery of products while fostering positive relations with customers and associates.

Joining Airgas means joining a company that values your contributions and offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where you can grow a rewarding career. The company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity ensures that all qualified applicants are welcome regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas is also dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure full access and equitable opportunities in employment. This role presents an exciting opportunity for experienced CDL drivers who are looking to be part of an innovative team dedicated to safety, customer service, and community impact.