CDL Class B Driver/Operator

Austin Powder•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The CDL Class B Driver/Operator safely transports and delivers products, operates mobile manufacturing vehicles, supports physical work at customer job sites, and contributes to the daily operation of the home-base location. The position involves driving approximately 20–30% of the time, with the remaining time spent performing outdoor physical labor using tools and equipment. The Driver/Operator directly reports to the Location Manager and, while at a customer location, takes instructions from the Blaster-In-Charge.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL and a clean driving record.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Physical ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to read and interpret gauges and regulate them to correct standards.
Ability to maintain accurate daily-operation records, including product usage and safety checks.
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 perform basic arithmetic with units of measure.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled 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 of age, as required by the DOT.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
Coordinate and operate mechanical mechanisms used to deliver emulsion.
Pick up and transport goods, inventory, hazardous materials, and other cargo to intended destinations.
Maintain driving and delivery logs, verify 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 create 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 requirements to the Location Manager.
Comply with regulatory requirements and company policies for delivery of bulk and packaged explosives.
Operate mobile manufacturing equipment, precisely controlling chemicals in the product.
Participate hands-on in daily operations and maintenance at the Austin Powder location and customer sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.