CDL B Driver (Tanker & Hazmat)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Clear Brook, VA

About The Position

The CDL B Driver safely transports and delivers explosive supplies (hazardous materials) to company job sites. The role records deliveries and pickups on load manifests and obtains required signatures; performs and documents pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections; and keeps the vehicle and personal appearance neat, clean, and professional. Daily activities include loading and unloading, driving, and completing paperwork. The role primarily uses Class B vehicles and may periodically use Class C vehicles as needed. This position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, daily home time, and weekends off. Start times may vary according to a predetermined job schedule, with notice provided by 5 p.m. the prior day. Out-of-town work and overtime may occasionally be required based on business needs. Field operations meetings and training take place 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 relating to hazardous-material transportation, trucking, and interstate commerce.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including lifting 50–80 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on uneven or loose surfaces.
Ability to stoop and bend 30–40% of the time.
Ability to work variable start times based on the job schedule; prior-day notice is provided by 5 p.m.
Ability to work out of town and overtime occasionally based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Safely and timely transport explosive supplies using Class B vehicles.
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 onto the appropriate distribution vehicle and unload it for the appropriate ground crew at job sites.
Ensure loads and materials are properly secured.
Follow DOT safety rules and regulations, including accurate logbook entries and documentation of 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 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.