Job Description:

OVERVIEW

Western International Gas & Cylinders Inc., is the largest wholesale distributor of Acetylene gas in the United States. We are a growing stable company that offers a career not just a driving job.

This position will primarily be out Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday with 1 to 2 layovers per week. Drivers will be under the supervision of the Director of Transportation or Corporate Dispatcher. The Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of commercial motor vehicles owned and/or operated by Western International Gas and Cylinders, Inc. Ultimately, the driver is responsible for the safe and efficient handling of equipment and the product to Customers and/or Plant production facilities as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Practice safe driving techniques on a daily basis while operating vehicles to prevent of work-related accidents and injuries.

* Reporting of all accidents and unsafe acts/conditions (near misses) while performing normal duties.

* Comply with all company and customer safety policies and procedures as well as company employment policies and practices. Understand all company standard operating procedures, departmental work instructions, and local work instructions that affect the performance of their duties.

* Completion and submission of all required regulatory compliance and company documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.

* Responsible for accurate and timely communication to appropriate individuals and/or departments concerning matters involving customer service, scheduling delays, customer site discrepancies, equipment defects and other relevant issues to the operations in general. Develop a good working knowledge of the XRS/Omnitraxx communication system and the fleet advisor software program requirements.

* Must obtain and understand scheduling information from dispatchers and adhere to schedule instructions. Communicate scheduling delays and/or unforeseen circumstances that could have an adverse impact on terminal operations.

* Maintain a professional appearance and consistently demonstrate professional standards when performing duties. Develop good working relationships with all Customers and maintain these relationships on a consistent basis.

* Must report for duty in a readiness to work at assigned time.

* Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Western International Gas & Cylinders Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability

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QUALIFICATIONS

* Applicants must have a minimum of two years, tractor and semi-trailer experience

* Class A CDL license with hazardous materials, and air brake endorsements.

* A safe driving record.

* Ability to demonstrate competence in the handling of a commercial motor vehicle and its associated equipment during the pre-employment road test.

* Ability to drive manual transmission.

* Able to stand, lift, climb and stoop as duties require.

* Able to adjust to changes in schedules as needs arise.

* Ability to understand and a willingness to work within all guidelines and requirements.

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