CDL Class B Driver/Operator - SIGN ON BONUS

Austin Powder•Madras, GA

About The Position

The CDL Class B Driver/Operator safely transports and delivers products, operates mobile manufacturing vehicles and equipment, and provides physical labor support at customer job sites and the home-base location. Driving comprises approximately 20–30% of the work; the remainder involves outdoor physical tasks, often using hand tools and shovels and working in all weather conditions. The role operates mobile manufacturing units to produce bulk blasting products and helps maintain equipment and operations at Austin Powder locations and customer sites. The Driver/Operator directly reports to the Location Manager for daily operations. When at a customer site, the position also takes instructions from the Blaster-In-Charge. A sign-on bonus is mentioned in the job title.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL and a clean driving record.
Must be at least 21 years of age, as required by the DOT.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds and perform hands-on physical tasks.
Ability to read and interpret gauges and regulate them to required standards.
Ability to maintain accurate records of daily operations, 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 using all units of measure.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagrammatic, 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.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement.
Tanker endorsement.
Air brake endorsement.
Unrestricted authorization to operate manual transmissions.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
Drive to 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 requiring 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- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs 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 Austin Powder locations and customer sites.
Perform outdoor physical labor using hand tools, shovels, material-handling equipment, and safety equipment.
Coordinate and handle mechanical mechanisms used to deliver emulsion.
Perform other duties as assigned.