CDL B Driver (Tanker & Hazmat)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Tremont, PA

About The Position

The CDL B Driver safely transports and delivers explosive supplies and other hazardous materials to company job sites. The role includes loading and unloading products, driving, completing paperwork, maintaining accurate load manifests and vehicle documents, and conducting pre- and post-trip inspections. Drivers ensure vehicle and load safety, follow applicable DOT, state, and local regulations, and maintain a clean, professional vehicle and personal appearance. The position is generally Monday through Friday, with daily home time and weekends off; schedules may start at varying times based on job requirements, with notice provided by 5 p.m. the previous day. Occasional out-of-town work and overtime may be required based on business needs.

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 lbs, working outdoors in all weather, working on uneven and loose surfaces, and stooping and bending 30–40% of the time.
Ability to start work at varying times according to a predetermined job schedule; notice is provided by 5 p.m. the prior day.
Ability to work independently under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Safely and promptly transport explosive supplies using Class B vehicles; Class C vehicles may be used as needed.
Maintain accurate load manifests and vehicle documents, ensuring records are complete 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 onto appropriate distribution vehicles and unload it for job-site ground crews.
Ensure loads and materials are properly secured.
Follow DOT safety rules and regulations, including completing logbooks and daily safety-check documentation.
Follow state and local traffic laws and regulations.
Keep vehicles clean and follow recommended maintenance schedules.
Communicate work status to the supervisor or dispatcher and cooperate to maximize truck utilization.
Represent the company positively and professionally.
Prioritize multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Promptly report vehicle incidents, accidents, and traffic violations that occur while driving commercially.
Submit to federally required DOT drug and alcohol testing.
Attend field operations meetings and training as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.