Driver

Austin Powder•Nashville, TN

10d

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 Austin Powder 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 also operates mobile manufacturing units to produce bulk blasting products and helps maintain the location and customer sites. The position reports to the Location Manager for daily operations. While onsite at a customer location, the Driver/Operator also takes instructions from the Blaster-In-Charge. The work includes operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment, handling cargo and materials, completing inspections and records, and following regulatory requirements and company policies for the delivery and production of explosives.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL and a clean driving record.
Must be at least 21 years old as required by the DOT.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet applicable state and federal explosives-law requirements and qualify as an ATF explosive possessor.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds regularly and perform hands-on physical tasks.
Ability to read gauges and regulate them to correct standards.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address field issues.
High attention to detail and ability to keep accurate inventory records.
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.
Ability to work non-traditional hours, including very early starts.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement.
Tanker endorsement.
Air brake endorsement.
Unrestricted qualification for operating manual transmissions.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
Drive vehicles to pick up and transport goods, inventory, hazardous materials, and other cargo to intended destinations.
Load, unload, and transport materials and supplies, including overhead-bin loading that requires fall protection.
Maintain driving and delivery logs, verify loads against manifest documents, and track and report working hours.
Operate mobile manufacturing units at customer locations to create bulk products for blasting.
Operate Austin Powder bulk equipment and control chemicals precisely 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.
Maintain accurate daily-operation records, including product usage and safety checks.
Contribute to the daily operation and maintenance of the Austin Powder location and customer sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.