Is Airgas A Step Up From Amerigas?

Hey guys I have a question ,

Bit of a dilemma.. working at Amerigas, slinging cylinders and at times helping with bulk delivery also, recently got an offer from airgas delivering c02 as a class B driver should I take that? Amerigas is my first hazmat job, so far on the surface I haven't seen any micromanaging maybe because I'm new but the guys there claim they really like it.

Manager is chill he doesn't breathe down your neck he let's you do other tasks or if nothing to do then sit at the terminal on your phone to get your full shift of pay at. That much he guaranteed he'd do even during summer months.

We do deliver cylinders to businesses and that definitely sucks have to refill your truck i haven't gotten my hands dirty too much with going to residential but 1 or 2 times..The uncertainty does have me a little weary as far as going from a chill manager to possibly a worse situation but it could just as well be better overall.. so far I have literally no gear or PPE from amerigas going on a month there... the guys at the place are okay.. no major super super asshats. Just curious so any comment would be appreciated.

Okay.....thanks alot guys I guess no one here bothered with the post. Much appreciated

If the offer from Airgas gives you better pay, benefits, or long-term stability, it might be worth considering. But honestly, a chill manager who doesn’t breathe down your neck is hard to find. If you’re not being rushed and you’re getting full shifts even on slow days, that’s a big plus. Maybe ask Airgas a few more questions about the day-to-day and how the management is before jumping. Sometimes the grass looks greener but it’s just different.

The pay is nearly matched its 50 cents less. But with a somewhat closer drive to work. Currently driving 40mins opposed to likely 20-25 at most? Or slightly less. I am not sure of the benefits airgas offers but being part of the big 3 in cryo I would assume it's easily on par with amerigas. Being a laxed manager is good I agree but it has its faults when you're a new hire...and have gotten no type of worm attire uniform, gloves, any sort of ppe at all but we're still carrying out working now maybe I'm in the wrong business but shouldn't this all be day 1 stuff not me being over a month in.... good manager be damned I expect more dealing with hazmat. Even his boss who's never at the shop came in and spoke with me and said man they haven't gave you anything huh? He got me a fade shield and ordered a few clothing items. Not saying airgas will do a better job but I have no way of knowing. I've heard the job is far physical what I'm doing now swapping out cylinders 90% of the time vs refilling c02 at customer accounts. So I'm decided but I am still a little shaky

If the offer from Airgas gives you better pay, benefits, or long-term stability, it might be worth considering. But honestly, a chill manager who doesn’t breathe down your neck is hard to find. If you’re not being rushed and you’re getting full shifts even on slow days, that’s a big plus. Maybe ask Airgas a few more questions about the day-to-day and how the management is before jumping. Sometimes the grass looks greener but it’s just different.

Have you considered other forms of hazmat? If you’ve got at least a year or so under your belt, hauling fuel is a great career. Whether you have a Class A or B, there’s a potential to make some decent money and possibly have the home time you’re looking for as well as the pay and benefits. I started out delivering heating oil as my first hazmat job and got into driving the class A tankers hauling ethanol then on to the gas and diesel. It was a stepping stone for me as it led to my new and certainly improved job with the state. If you have the experience, look into broadening your horizons into a different area. If you’re already hauling that kinda stuff, propane could be a good option or even butane in the winter time for the fuel terminals. There’s also local p&d that have good pay and benefits too. Keep your options open.

Also, look into companies that have an emergency fuel operation. There’s a company here locally that keeps people on the books strictly for emergency and disaster relief. I’ve heard they start at $650 a day for an 8 hour shift and time and a half after 40 if you’re out that long. It’s mostly Class B work too.

I'm already working for amerigas dealing with propane and I've applied for fueling got the run around. Just hit a year late June. I have no interest working for the state again pays trash

Have you considered other forms of hazmat? If you’ve got at least a year or so under your belt, hauling fuel is a great career. Whether you have a Class A or B, there’s a potential to make some decent money and possibly have the home time you’re looking for as well as the pay and benefits. I started out delivering heating oil as my first hazmat job and got into driving the class A tankers hauling ethanol then on to the gas and diesel. It was a stepping stone for me as it led to my new and certainly improved job with the state. If you have the experience, look into broadening your horizons into a different area. If you’re already hauling that kinda stuff, propane could be a good option or even butane in the winter time for the fuel terminals. There’s also local p&d that have good pay and benefits too. Keep your options open.

And where is this ? I'm located in ohio so I mean there's that

Also, look into companies that have an emergency fuel operation. There’s a company here locally that keeps people on the books strictly for emergency and disaster relief. I’ve heard they start at $650 a day for an 8 hour shift and time and a half after 40 if you’re out that long. It’s mostly Class B work too.

To date, I've accepted the airgas role which starts next week, I've given my clothing size and done some form signing such as for your work phone. Car rental to training, etc

It's a daycab slip seat position on 2nd working with another guy on 1st hauling c02

Currently at amerigas delivering cylinders and some spray fills so physically I'd say this job is likely more taxing I'd assume than hauling c02 so I'm just seeking clarity on which job would any of you drivers possibly go with

Amerigas pays barely more by 50 cents. But my drive is 40 mins one way, benefits are okay I signed up but declined then recently , decent boss as in he isn't breathing down tour back you can finish your route in a few hours and come back and sit down on your phone or do whatever (summer season at least) to get your full 8 hrs

Can't say much because I don't know much about airgas workers nor leadership/management I'd expect it to be maybe more harsh for sure.

Left a little unfulfilled honestly with being here for a few reasons