American Welding and Gas is hiring: Delivery Driver (8587) in Fairmont

AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. has a new opportunity for a CDL A  HazMat Driver in Fairmont, MN. This is a full-time career opportunity with excellent benefits
An AWG CDL HazMat Driver is primarily responsible for the safe loading, transportation, and delivery of bulk and cylinder gases and other hard goods supplies to customers and other AWG branches.

AWG Drivers must always practice safety and provide outstanding customer service.  We take great pride in our high standards and require the same from our elite drivers.

Job Duties:

• Operate vehicles in a safe, courteous manner at all times.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Read, understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Load, unload, move and store empty/full cylinders safely and efficiently.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections and complete the safety checklist.
• Ensure the appropriate preparation and/or completion and accuracy of paperwork including but not limited to shipping papers and delivery tickets.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle.
• Attend driver safety meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers' License.
• HazMat  - (HazMat Endorsement is not required to apply but must be obtained prior to employment.
• Clean commercial driving record – minimum 3+ years.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Able to move compressed gas and liquid cylinders; Lift 50-75 pounds frequently and maneuver 100+ pound cylinders (rolling, using a cart, etc.)
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.
• Successful completion of a company-administered road test.

  Incentives:

• Competitive Hourly Pay.
• The job and ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
• Home nights – no sleepers – limited weekends.
• The company paid CDL license renewal fees including endorsements and medical cards.
• Uniforms and Safety equipment were provided.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with no waiting period.
• Company-paid Term Life Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation.
• Company cell phone for business use.
• Drug-Free Workplace.

  American Welding & Gas is growing rapidly and looking for top talent to move us forward.   American Welding & Gas (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and teammate owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations and 22 fill plants we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality.    American Welding & Gas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

About American Welding and Gas:

American Welding & Gas, an employee owned company, is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. AWG traces its history to Valley Welding Supply in Billings, MT and Scott-Gross Company in Lexington, KY - both of which began in 1949. The Company has grown both organically and through acquisition to its present size. AWG manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. We operate 76 retail locations and 16 gas fill plants located in seventeen states stretching from Montana through Georgia. AWG has 585 employees who serve our customers in over 30 states and Canada.