CDL Class B Driver - Operator

Overview Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family. Responsibilities and Duties Maintains and operates vehicles and equipment in a safe, professional manner. Driving time is 20 to 30 percent; remainder is performing physical labor using hand tools, shovels, and other equipment outdoors with exposure to the elements. Coordinate and handle mechanical mechanisms to deliver emulsion. Pick up and transport goods, inventory, hazardous materials, and other cargo to intended destinations. Keep driving and delivery logs, confirm load contents match manifest documents, and track/report working hours. Load/unload and transport materials and supplies to and from destinations, including overhead bin loading requiring fall protection. Operate mobile manufacturing units (MMUs) onsite at customer locations to create bulk products for blasting. Operate Austin Powder bulk equipment to create consistent product quality and enhance customer experience. Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance requirements to Location Manager. Comply with regulatory requirements and company policies for the delivery of bulk and packaged explosives. Operate mobile manufacturing equipment with precise control of chemicals into the product. Hands-on daily operation and maintenance of the Austin Powder location and customer sites. Other duties as assigned. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Valid Class-A CDL license and clean driving record. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions. Physical ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis. Must be able to read and interpret gauges and regulate gauges to correct standards. Maintain accurate records of daily operations, including product usage and safety checks. Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to fix issues in the field. Hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements are highly preferred. Must meet the requirements of all State and Federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosive possessor. Unrestricted for operating manual transmissions is a plus. Ability to work non-traditional hours (starting very early). High attention to detail to maintain accurate inventory records. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to follow instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, product bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to identify products by sight. Reliable transportation. Education and Experience Must be 21 years of age as required by the DOT. High school diploma or equivalent. Reporting Relationships Reports to the Location Manager for daily operations; on-site at a customer location, takes direction from Blaster-In-Charge. Work Environment and Physical Demands This position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, lifting, carrying, and performing a variety of hands-on physical tasks using material handling equipment and hand tools. Approximately 50 lbs. may be required. Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Austin Powder