Job Description

Job Responsibilities: -Drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination, usually long distances, to transport and off-load compressed gases to customers in a timely, accurate and courteous manner -Follows all zone, local, and corporate policies/procedures, including Driver's Handbook, Department of Transportation (DOT), state/local regulations, safety policies, etc -Exercises care with hand-held equipment; ensures accuracy of data -Completes/submits reports as required by DOT and/or company policy -Professional appearance to include Air Liquide uniform, good personal hygiene -Adheres to work schedule -Drives safely and efficiently in hazardous road conditions; utilizes common sense/experience to assess safety of road conditions; discontinues a trip when weather or road conditions warrant -Attends all safety training classes and periodic safety meetings as required -Complies with all safety policies, DOT regulations -Uses company required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) -Inspects truck for defects before and after trips; identifies any maintenance action that may be required on transporting vehicle; acts appropriately if action is needed -Reports all accidents, possible injuries, driving citations immediately to supervisor -Assesses condition of customer's delivery environment; makes a decision not to off-load product if conditions are unfavorable -Applies knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering vehicle in difficult situations such as narrow passageways -Strives to meet customer expectations without exception by achieving positive customer satisfaction survey results consistent with strategic objectives -Reports any customer complaints including run-outs -Ensures all customer delivery tickets are accurate, signed, provided to customer -Works cooperatively with supervisor and distribution staff to ensure prompt, accurate delivery -Improves operations regarding distribution efficiency, teamwork with distribution team, accuracy of paperwork, customer support at customer site on a continuing basis