Package Gas Driver 1 - COHOES, NY

Commercial Driver Position

This position is responsible for the transportation of materials in a safe and timely manner by applying knowledge for commercial driving regulations, and roads in the area. The professional driver will be responsible for driving to and from designated locations, verifying loads to shipping papers, maintaining records of duty status according to State and Federal Regulations, and performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Must present a professional business image to the public as well as fellow employees. Must possess a valid commercial Class A or B Drivers' License, Hazmat, Air Brake Endorsements, and Medical card; packaged gas straight truck driver; to include pumper, micro-bulk. Class A Drivers' License & Tanker Endorsements preferred. This position reports to the Site Manager or Operations Manager.

Essential Functions

• Transports cylinders to assigned internal and external customers in a timely and safety conscious manner. Stays within all posted speed limits and complies with all DOT and company safety policies and procedures.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle. Maintains the vehicle in a clean and proper condition.
• Legibly completes driver log / trip reports on a daily basis.
• Responsible for accurate recording of cylinders / hard-goods transactions on customer delivery tickets and trip reports.
• Maintains good communications with supervisor and management especially safety and customer matters.
• Operates / drives forklift truck as required for loading and unloading of product.
• Sets tone for employees by good example through observation of the company's loss prevention policies and procedures. Reports accidents including near misses, unsafe acts or conditions and obeys safety rules.
• Uses effective time management tools in order to follow through on work commitments and scheduled deadlines associated with own job; obtains agreement of all stake-holders within a development program to identify issues, minimizes risks at an early stage, ensure safety, and on-time delivery.
• Participate as an active member of the local safety committee when assigned according to the rotation process.
• Filling Cryogenic Liquid Dewars.
• Provide first line technical support.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Stationary Position - Frequently Move / Traverse - Frequently Stationary Position / Seated - Frequently Transport / Lifting - Frequently Transport / Carrying - Frequently Exerting Force / Pushing - Frequently Exerting Force / Pulling - Frequently Ascend / Descend - Frequently Balancing - Frequently Position Self / Stooping - Frequently Position Self / Kneeling - Frequently Position Self / Crouching -Frequently Position Self / Crawling -Frequently Reaching -Frequently Handling -Frequently Grasping -Frequently Feeling -Frequently Communicate / Talking -Frequently Communicate / Hearing -Frequently Repetitive Motions -Frequently Coordination -Frequently