CDL Route Sales Representative

Fully tap into your CDL and route sales/customer service expertise and join a growing regional industry leader that can offer you incredible job stability and career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation (starting at $30/hr!), and an excellent benefits package.  

Plant your roots and make your mark with an organization that truly values you and your contributions.  

OXARC, a regional leader in industrial gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking a CDL Route Sales Representative to join their team in La Grande, OR. This is a critical role where you will be responsible for driving and delivering product to customers in a safe, productive, efficient, accurate, and timely manner. 

If you have your CDL (A or B) with hazmat endorsement and at least 1 year of route sales experience, OXARC wants to hear from you! 

Why CDL Route Sales Representatives join the OXARC team: 

• Competitive pay: Starting at $30/hr, or more based on experience 
• Strong benefits package including health, dental, 401k with company matching, paid time off and holidays, and more! 
• Opportunities for advancement: OXARC is always looking for key players to professionally develop and move into higher level roles. 
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our specialized gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we supply. You don’t have to worry about a lack of work at any time. 
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing! 

Requirements: 

• Class “A” or “B” Commercial Drivers’ License with Hazmat endorsement. 
• At least 1 year delivery experience.  
• Minimum 1-year experience in route sales plus 1 year customer service background preferred.  
• Occasionally be required to lift 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds (with help or proper lifting device.) 
• A working knowledge of safety principles and techniques.  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to respond to clients and customers.    
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision.  
• Must pass drug screen, physical and background check. 

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle.  Verify load has accurate cylinders and hard goods.  Check that all cylinders have proper shipping labels. 
• Fill out truck manifest prior to leaving store.  Make sure truck has first aid kit, triangles, accident kit, haz-mat guide, etc.  Check straps, replace bad ones.  
• Make sure all cylinder transactions on invoices are correct and get signatures on all invoices. 
• Fill out daily trip records including log book and duty sheets.   
• Inform supervisor of all moving violations (personal and work-related).  Follow all requirements on reporting accidents. 
• Report any repairs on vehicles as needed to supervisor.  
• Other duties assigned. 

About the Company: OXARC has been providing welding and industrial supplies, as well as industrial, medical and specialty gases, since 1968. OXARC stocks a variety of retail and wholesale items and houses a complete service, warranty repair, and emergency repair facility for welding related products. OXARC is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with 23 stores in WA, ID and OR.   

OXARC is an EEO/Affirmative Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.