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TRUCK DRIVER / MECHANIC - CDL CLASS A (El Segundo, CA)

AirProducts  - Wilmington, CA
Monday, January 09, 2012

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for an experienced Class A CDL Driver with a strong mechanical aptitude or background in diesel mechanics. This driver will be working in our Nitrogen Services Group as a Driver Technician onsite at our customers in the El Segundo, CA regional area.

This position requires travel to customer sites with nitrogen services equipment to purge lines and perform various duties, both in and out of state. Frequent travel with the ability to work variable schedule (including nights and weekends), 40 hour pay is guaranteed. The position requires 10-20% driving, while 80-90% of the work will be working as an Operating Technician/Mechanic to operate and maintain equipment in peak operating condition. There will be times during slow periods that techs will be on call at home.

Technicians will be required to commit to working either a schedule of 16 days on/4 days off or 8 days on/2 days off. Technicians will often be on the road the duration of their scheduled shift, working 12 hour days, depending on available work. There is typically significant overtime due to long stretches of continuous days worked. Technicians can opt to work their scheduled days off for an increased rate of pay. There will be on call responsibilities while working at home or home terminal. Individuals will support customers at their site, operating specialized, state-of-the-art equipment and respond to emergency calls.

REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma/GED
* Class A CDL with Tanker and HazMat endorsements
* Experience driving and maneuvering heavy equipment along with a clean driving record
* Must be willing to work rotating shift or split shift as customer demands change
* Have scheduling flexibility
* Often get called the same day to get to a customer as soon as you can safely arrive and perform the customer job
* Rapid response similar to firemen except you get on a plane and are sometimes gone for over a month
* Often asked to work through days off, which come every 16 days, which means you can work more than one month straight with no days off
* Extensive time away from home
* On call when not on days off, so you cannot plan anything that would interfere with a call in.
* Strong mechanical or I&E background
* Good people skills/direct customer interface
* Commercial Driver’s License and Mechanical Aptitude Required.

Ex Military with technical skills encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS:
* Opportunity for significant earnings potential
* Very affordable Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
* Company-paid Life Insurance
* Paid Holidays and Vacation
* Retirement plans

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2011, Air Products had revenues of $10.1 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, pension and retirement plans.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers, click on the button 'Visit our Career Center' and apply specifically to Req #4452BR.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic

Wilmington, CA

Wilmington, California



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