Driver Job in Renton, Washington Us
Driver
DESCRIPTION:
Drives up to a 20-ton truck loaded with compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders and hardgoods to deliver to customers on scheduled route. Picks up empty cylinders from customer sites. Records deliveries and pick-ups on a load manifest and obtains signatures from customers for receipt purposes. Listens to and resolves service inquiries and complaints. Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensures all safety items are in good working order. Maintains neat, clean and professional personal appearance, and maintains vehicle appearance in a professional manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management.
* Operate company vehicle and equipment in compliance with state and federal DOT and Airgas safety policies and procedures.
* Upload, deliver and download safely to customers hardgood orders as well as cylinders containing compressed gases; return empty cylinders to plant for refilling.
* Communicate in person with customers, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc.
* Maintain load manifests and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries.
* Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
* Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.
* Maintain appropriate drivers' license.
Other Job Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
* Work with customers on maintaining proper cylinder levels.
* Establish and maintain good customer relations.
* May be required to assist with inspection and filling of cylinders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Class A CDL with HazMat, with no at fault accidents or moving violations in previous 3 years.
* Ability to read and comprehend materiel safety data sheets.
* Must meet all physical qualification standards imposed by regulation for drivers.
* Ability to routinely lift 25-75 lbs., occasionally lift 76-100+ lbs., and to push or pull liquid containers weighing up to 1000 lbs.
* Must be able to drive hazardous cargo for up to 8 hours. Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required.
* Ability to work during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling and finger activities.
* Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
* Must be able to work overtime, when necessary.
* Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
* High school diploma, or equivalent.
* Must be able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from -10 to 100 degrees.
* Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
* If internal, must not have written disciplinary issues within last 90 days.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
* Some basic knowledge or experience in welding.
* Some experience in handling compressed gases.
* Customer service or sales experience.
