CDL B Driver

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Auburn, NH

About The Position

The CDL-B Driver safely transports and delivers explosive supplies classified as hazardous materials to company job sites. The position includes driving, loading and unloading product, maintaining paperwork, and documenting deliveries and pickups on load manifests with required signatures. Drivers inspect vehicles before and after trips, record deficiencies, ensure safety equipment is working, and keep the vehicle clean and professionally maintained. The role also involves receiving and storing product at magazine sites, loading distribution vehicles, and unloading product for ground crews at job sites. Work takes place outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve uneven or loose surfaces. Start times may vary according to a predetermined job schedule, with notice provided by 5 p.m. the prior day.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Class B CDL with a Hazmat endorsement.
DOT medical fitness card.
Acceptable driving record and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
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.
Self-starter able to work independently under deadline pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a team.

Nice To Haves

Tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

Safely and punctually transport explosive supplies using Class B vehicles.
Maintain accurate load manifests and vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and reconciled 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.
Unload product for the appropriate ground crew at job sites.
Ensure loads and materials are properly secured.
Follow DOT safety rules and regulations, including documenting accurate 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 utilization.
Represent the company in a positive and professional manner.
Prioritize multiple assignments.
Promptly report vehicle incidents, accidents, and traffic violations occurring during commercial driving.
Submit to federally required DOT drug and alcohol testing.
Adapt to scheduled start times that may vary, with notice provided by 5 p.m. the prior day.
Attend field operations meetings and training as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.