CDL Class B Driver/Operator - SIGN ON BONUS

Austin Powder•Summit, AL

About The Position

The CDL Class B Driver/Operator safely transports and delivers products, operates mobile manufacturing vehicles, supports labor activities at customer job sites, and contributes to the success of the home-base location. Driving accounts for approximately 20–30% of the work; the remainder involves outdoor physical labor, including use of hand tools and shovels. The role includes operating mobile manufacturing units and equipment to produce bulk blasting products, handling materials and hazardous cargo, maintaining equipment and records, and complying with applicable regulations and company policies. The position reports to the Location Manager for daily operations. At customer locations, the employee also takes instructions from the Blaster-In-Charge.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL license 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 correct standards.
Ability to maintain accurate daily-operation records, including product usage and safety checks.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address field issues.
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, diagram, or schedule 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 ability to operate manual transmissions is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
Coordinate and handle 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, 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 produce bulk products for blasting.
Operate Austin Powder bulk equipment to produce consistent-quality products.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report maintenance requirements to the Location Manager.
Follow regulatory requirements and company policies for delivery of bulk and packaged explosives.
Operate mobile manufacturing equipment with precise control of chemicals in the product.
Assist with daily operations and maintenance at the Austin Powder location and customer sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.