CDL Class B Driver/Operator

Austin Powder•Norton, VA

About The Position

The CDL Class B Driver/Operator safely transports and delivers products, operates mobile manufacturing vehicles and equipment, and provides hands-on labor support at customer job sites and the Austin Powder home-base location. Driving accounts for approximately 20–30% of the work; the remainder involves physical outdoor labor, including operating equipment and using hand tools. The role includes producing bulk products for blasting at customer locations and maintaining accurate operational and inventory records. The position reports to the Location Manager for daily operations. When working at a customer location, the employee also takes instructions from the Blaster-In-Charge. The work involves outdoor conditions in all weather, lifting and carrying approximately 50 pounds, and performing physical tasks with material-handling and safety equipment and hand tools.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL and a clean driving record.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds.
Ability to read and interpret gauges and regulate them to the correct standards.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address issues in the field.
Must meet applicable State and Federal explosive-law requirements and qualify as an ATF explosive possessor.
Ability to work non-traditional hours, including very early starts.
High attention to detail for accurate inventory recordkeeping.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, product bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to identify products by sight.
Reliable transportation.
Must be at least 21 years old, as required by the DOT.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat, tanker, and air-brake endorsements are highly preferred.
Unrestricted authorization to operate manual transmissions is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
Perform outdoor physical labor at job sites, using hand tools and shovels as needed.
Coordinate and operate mechanical mechanisms used to deliver emulsion.
Pick up and transport goods, inventory, hazardous materials, and other cargo to designated destinations.
Maintain driving and delivery logs, confirm loads against manifest documents, and track and report working hours.
Load, unload, and transport materials and supplies, including overhead-bin loading that requires fall protection.
Operate mobile manufacturing units at customer locations to produce bulk products for blasting.
Operate Austin Powder bulk equipment to produce consistent-quality products.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs to the Location Manager.
Comply with regulatory requirements and company policies for delivery of bulk and packaged explosives.
Operate mobile manufacturing equipment and precisely control chemicals used in products.
Assist with daily operations and maintenance at the Austin Powder location and customer sites.
Maintain accurate records of daily operations, product usage, safety checks, and inventory.
Perform other duties as assigned.