TUBE TRAILER DRIVER in Grand Island, Nebraska at American Gas Products Inc

Safely Delivering Helium Across the Road Ahead.

Job Title: Tube Trailer Driver – CDL Class A

Reports to: AWAI National Logistics Director

Location: Grand Island, NE

Salary Exempt: $85,000 - $100,000

Position Summary

The Tube Trailer Driver is responsible for the safe and timely delivery and pick-up of helium gas for American Gas Products, Inc. (AGPI). This role requires operating tractor-trailer combinations over 26,000 lbs., maintaining compliance with DOT regulations, conducting vehicle inspections, and accurately completing required documentation. The driver works closely with customers, wells, and vendors to coordinate deliveries, pickups, and equipment maintenance while providing excellent customer service. Candidates must be dependable, safety-focused, and able to travel over the road for multiple days, including weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of helium gas to AGPI customers in a safe and secure manner based on variable routes and schedules.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Accurately record DOT required HOS, paperwork, Helium tank pressure, and temperature readings, and report information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct pre and post trip inspection of tractor, trailer, and load.
• Pickup and drop off trailers, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed.
• Ability to work over the road for multiple days, including weekends and holidays.
• Cooperatively work with customers and wells on load deliveries and pick-ups.
• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle including driving tractor-trailer combination with Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate schedules with vendors to ensure appropriate maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks and duties as assigned.

Driver Requirements and Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibility

While this position has no direct reports, the Route Driver may serve as a mentor to entry-level drivers.

Safety Requirements

• Promptly report safety hazards to management or the safety department.
• Follow all AGPI and customer safety policies and procedures.
• Immediately report all incidents, accidents, or injuries to HR and management.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Refuse and report any unsafe tasks or conditions.
• Participate in required safety meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain constant awareness of personal and coworker safety.

Physical Demands

• Ability to hold scanning devices, drive, and sit or stand for extended periods.
• Frequent stooping, crouching, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and repetitive motion.
• Regularly lift 25 to 75 lbs; occasionally lift 76 to 100+ lbs.
• Push and pull wheeled containers weighing up to 1,000 lbs.
• Tighten ratchet binders multiple times daily.
• Ability to identify and differentiate between various scents.
• Work in various weather conditions.
• Adapt quickly to changes in route or schedule.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Standard workdays are at least 8 hours, with additional hours as required to complete deliveries.

Education, Experience & Certification

Certificate from an accredited driving school and completion of Entry Level Driver Training program preferred.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide appropriate documentation.

EEO Statement

American Gas Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA M/F/D/V).

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