CDL Class B Driver - Operator

Austin Powder•Philipsburg, PA

About The Position

The CDL Class B Driver/Operator safely and reliably 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 represents approximately 20–30% of the work; the remainder involves outdoor physical labor, including using hand tools and shovels. The role operates mobile manufacturing units to produce bulk blasting products and handles chemicals with precise control. The position reports to the Location Manager for daily operations and takes instructions from the Blaster-In-Charge when onsite at a customer location.

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 correct standards.
Ability to maintain accurate records of daily operations, including product usage and safety checks.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address field issues.
Must meet 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 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 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 delivering bulk and packaged explosives.
Operate mobile manufacturing equipment, precisely controlling chemicals in the product.
Assist with daily operations and maintenance at Austin Powder locations and customer sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.