CDL B Driver (Tanker & Hazmat)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•New Tripoli, PA

About The Position

MD&B is hiring a CDL B Driver with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements to safely transport and deliver explosive supplies to company job sites. The role involves driving, loading and unloading product, and completing related paperwork. Drivers record deliveries and pickups on load manifests, obtain required signatures, perform and document pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, and ensure safety equipment is in good working order. They are expected to keep the vehicle and their appearance neat and professional. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, with drivers home daily and weekends off. Start times may vary according to a predetermined job schedule; notice will be provided by 5 p.m. the preceding day. Occasional out-of-town work and overtime may be required based on business needs. The position may periodically use Class C vehicles as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Class B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
DOT medical fitness card.
Acceptable driving record and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Successful Class B commercial driving experience; trainees may be considered if they hold the appropriate license and have an acceptable MVR.
Ability to pass a background investigation, including an ATF investigation.
Solid understanding of federal DOT and state regulations related to hazardous-material transportation, trucking, and interstate commerce.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including lifting 50–80 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on uneven or loose surfaces.
Ability to stoop and bend 30–40% of the time.
Flexibility to start work at varying times according to a predetermined job schedule.

Responsibilities

Safely and timely transport explosive supplies using Class B vehicles, and periodically use Class C vehicles as needed.
Maintain accurate load manifests and vehicle documents, ensuring they are completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries.
Receive product at magazine sites and store it properly in inventory.
Load product from magazines into the appropriate distribution vehicle and unload it to the appropriate ground crew at job sites.
Ensure loads and materials are properly secured.
Follow DOT safety rules and regulations, including accurately documenting logbook information and daily safety checks.
Follow state and local traffic laws and regulations.
Keep the vehicle clean and follow recommended maintenance schedules.
Communicate work status effectively to the supervisor or dispatcher and cooperate to maximize truck-time utilization.
Represent the company in a positive and professional manner.
Prioritize multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities while working independently and meeting deadlines.
Promptly report vehicle incidents, accidents, and traffic violations occurring while performing commercial driving duties.
Submit to federally required DOT drug and alcohol testing.
Attend field operations meetings and training as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.