Local Delivery Driver - Class A or B (Union)

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a prominent player in the industrial gas supply industry in the United States. As a leading supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, along with hardgoods and related products, Airgas services a wide range of customers including industrial businesses, healthcare providers, and specialty industries. With a workforce of approximately 18,000 associates, Airgas is part of the larger Air Liquide group, which operates globally in 60 countries with about 66,500 employees. Air Liquide is recognized worldwide for its expertise in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare sectors. Together, these entities foster a culture that prioritizes safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Airgas values diversity and inclusion highly, striving to build a workforce that embraces unique perspectives from employees, customers, and community stakeholders. The company supports a workplace environment where individuals feel respected, honored, and valued, reflecting its commitment to social responsibility and organizational success.

The role of Local Delivery Driver at Airgas is integral to the smooth operation of its supply chain within the Los Angeles, California area. This position is unionized under the Teamsters Union and offers competitive wages with CDL Class A drivers earning $30.07 per hour and CDL Class B drivers earning $29.00 per hour. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday with occasional weekends, allowing employees to maintain a sustainable work-life balance. The Local Delivery Driver operates within a modern fleet of vehicles, most less than six years old, equipped with advanced driver-friendly technology such as onboard computers, collision avoidance systems, camera technology, and GPS navigation.

The delivery driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of compressed gas cylinders and supplies to local and regional business customers. They perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and operational readiness. Handling the physical task of loading and unloading gas cylinders and other supplies, the driver must be active and hands-on, frequently moving in and out of the vehicle and using material handling equipment to manage heavy loads safely. Establishing courteous and professional relationships with customers is a vital aspect of this role, as is timely support of deliveries to maintain customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

This position requires handling compressed gas cylinders responsibly, including securing and unsecuring deliveries on customer sites using hand carts. The role demands a minimum of one year of recent CDL driving experience or recent completion of a trucking school program. Hazmat and airbrake endorsements are mandatory since the materials transported require special handling and compliance with safety regulations. Drivers must have a clean driving record with limited traffic convictions or at-fault accidents and must adhere to drug-free workplace policies. The work environment is dynamic, requiring physical stamina to lift significant weights regularly and adapt to various delivery conditions.

Overall, working as a Local Delivery Driver at Airgas offers excellent employment benefits and opportunities for career growth within a company that prioritizes employee well-being and safety. The company provides a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, among other benefits to support its workforce. This role offers a meaningful career pathway for those who value safety, responsibility, and customer service within a well-established and innovative industrial gas supply leader.