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Airgas is Hiring for an Inside Sales Backup Driver in Philadelphia, MS.
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE AND GROW?
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
We are looking for you!
- HOME DAILY position
- An excellent opportunity for those seeking a sustainable work-life harmony to spend quality time with family and friends.
- Referral bonus: $500
- Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
- Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-weeks paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
- Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
- Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
Recruiter: Gary Archibald / gary.archibaldii@airliquide.com / (385) 602-6910 CALL/TEXT
The Inside Sales position sells medical, industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers. In this role, you will support and guide both our walk-in and phone-in customers, ensuring their needs are met with excellent service. Based on order activity, you will also contribute to our delivery operations by operating a 20-ton truck loaded with compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders, and goods for delivery to customers on our scheduled or unscheduled routes.
- Vehicle Operation: You will be entrusted with driving a CDL B truck to ensure our products reach our community safely.
- Customer Connection: You will assist customers by understanding their goals, helping them identify the right products, and locating merchandise to ensure their success.
- Transaction Stewardship: You will process payments for merchandise or services, accurately entering sales into our system. You will be entrusted with managing payments and contributing to our administrative and accounting processes. To provide a complete experience, you will wrap and bag purchases and assist customers with loading merchandise into their vehicles.
- Safety First: We prioritize your well-being by following all safety procedures. You will use our established supportive safety guidelines for cylinder handling during exchanges and storage.
- Showroom Environment: You will help maintain a welcoming and professional showroom environment for our team and our guests.
- Delivery Excellence: You will safely load, deliver, and unload hard goods and cylinders, fostering strong relationships with our customers at their locations.
- Vehicle Care: You will perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, documenting any needs to ensure our equipment remains in excellent working order for the whole team.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
Required Qualifications:
- Valid Class A or B CDL with HAZMAT (or able to obtain within 60 days from hire date) & Airbrake endorsements
- Maintain appropriate driver's license, medical card & endorsements
- No more than two (2) traffic convictions: OR two (2) at-fault accidents in the last 3 years; or no more than a combination of one (1) traffic conviction and one (1) at-fault accident in the last 3 years
- No driving while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the last seven (7) years
- Must be able to work in a drug-free environment
- Be able to regularly lift 75lbs and move more than 125lbs with the aid of material handling equipment
- Must have 1 year of CDL driving experience in the last 5 years or be able to provide proof of a certificate of completion from trucking school completed in the last 12 months.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Forklift experience
BENEFITS
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
YOUR DIFFERENCES ENHANCE OUR PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
ABOUT AIRGAS
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career—whatever path you choose.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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INTRODUCTION
Airgas is Hiring for an Inside Sales Backup Driver in Philadelphia, MS.
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE AND GROW?
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
We are looking for you!
- HOME DAILY position
- An excellent opportunity for those seeking a sustainable work-life harmony to spend quality time with family and friends.
- Referral bonus: $500
- Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
- Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-weeks paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
- Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
- Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
Recruiter: Gary Archibald / gary.archibaldii@airliquide.com / (385) 602-6910 CALL/TEXT
The Inside Sales position sells medical, industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers. In this role, you will support and guide both our walk-in and phone-in customers, ensuring their needs are met with excellent service. Based on order activity, you will also contribute to our delivery operations by operating a 20-ton truck loaded with compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders, and goods for delivery to customers on our scheduled or unscheduled routes.
- Vehicle Operation: You will be entrusted with driving a CDL B truck to ensure our products reach our community safely.
- Customer Connection: You will assist customers by understanding their goals, helping them identify the right products, and locating merchandise to ensure their success.
- Transaction Stewardship: You will process payments for merchandise or services, accurately entering sales into our system. You will be entrusted with managing payments and contributing to our administrative and accounting processes. To provide a complete experience, you will wrap and bag purchases and assist customers with loading merchandise into their vehicles.
- Safety First: We prioritize your well-being by following all safety procedures. You will use our established supportive safety guidelines for cylinder handling during exchanges and storage.
- Showroom Environment: You will help maintain a welcoming and professional showroom environment for our team and our guests.
- Delivery Excellence: You will safely load, deliver, and unload hard goods and cylinders, fostering strong relationships with our customers at their locations.
- Vehicle Care: You will perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, documenting any needs to ensure our equipment remains in excellent working order for the whole team.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
Required Qualifications:
- Valid Class A or B CDL with HAZMAT (or able to obtain within 60 days from hire date) & Airbrake endorsements
- Maintain appropriate driver's license, medical card & endorsements
- No more than two (2) traffic convictions: OR two (2) at-fault accidents in the last 3 years; or no more than a combination of one (1) traffic conviction and one (1) at-fault accident in the last 3 years
- No driving while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the last seven (7) years
- Must be able to work in a drug-free environment
- Be able to regularly lift 75lbs and move more than 125lbs with the aid of material handling equipment
- Must have 1 year of CDL driving experience in the last 5 years or be able to provide proof of a certificate of completion from trucking school completed in the last 12 months.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Forklift experience
BENEFITS
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
YOUR DIFFERENCES ENHANCE OUR PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
ABOUT AIRGAS
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career—whatever path you choose.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Route Driver
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Sales Route Driver and document which duties require a specific bachelor's degree field. USCIS denies H-1B petitions when job duties don't require a degree in a directly related discipline, so your offer letter needs to reflect degree-tied responsibilities.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate's employer database to find companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for route driver or distribution management roles. Employers with an LCA filing record have already cleared DOL certification for that occupation, which signals an established H-1B sponsorship process.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for your specific county and job zone before negotiations start. Your employer's LCA must certify a salary at or above that wage level, and mismatches are a common reason petitions stall after filing.
Clarify E-Verify enrollment with your employer
Confirm your prospective employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer. Employers who aren't enrolled can't satisfy USCIS work authorization verification requirements, and enrollment gaps discovered after filing create costly delays in your H-1B timeline.
Document logistics-specific degree alignment
If your degree is in supply chain management, business logistics, or a related field, prepare a written analysis mapping your coursework to the route management duties in your job description. This documentation becomes part of the I-129 petition and directly addresses the specialty occupation threshold.
File I-129 with premium processing if timeline is tight
Standard H-1B processing can run several months. If your current status has fewer than six months remaining, ask your employer to file Form I-129 with premium processing so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days and you avoid a gap in authorized employment.
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Does a Sales Route Driver role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Most Sales Route Driver positions don't meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard because the role doesn't typically require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Exceptions exist when the employer structures the role around logistics management, account analysis, or supply chain oversight and the job description explicitly requires a degree in a directly related discipline. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not just the job title.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for distribution and route driver roles?
A narrow set of employers in food distribution, beverage logistics, and consumer goods have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for route and territory management positions where the responsibilities extend beyond physical delivery into account management and data analysis. Migrate Mate filters employers by LCA filing history so you can identify which companies have actually sponsored roles in this occupation rather than relying on general employer reputation.
What job duties make a Sales Route Driver position H-1B eligible?
USCIS looks for duties that require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, typically tied to a specific degree field. For route driver roles, this means duties like territory revenue analysis, customer account forecasting, or logistics systems management that require a degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Physical delivery duties alone don't clear the specialty occupation threshold.
Can my employer sponsor me if they haven't filed H-1B petitions before?
Yes, but the process takes longer because the employer must first register with USCIS, obtain an Employer Identification Number, and complete DOL Labor Condition Application certification before filing the I-129 petition. First-time sponsors often underestimate the timeline, so build at least three to four months of runway into your start date planning, and confirm the employer is willing to go through each step before you accept an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from one route driver employer to another?
H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start with a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, provided your original petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. Your new employer must file before your current status expires, and the new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation under the same degree-tied standard that applied to your original petition.
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