Dangerous Goods Logistics Driver

Why Castelion Why Now

Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus ownership and excellence are decisive advantages - and were building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability.

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage where youll have significant ownership collaborate with exceptional teammates and make a direct measurable impact on our mission and the future of the company - regardless of your function.

Dangerous Goods Logistics Driver

As a Dangerous Goods Logistics Driver you will support the safe and compliant movement of hazardous materials production hardware tooling and other mission-critical cargo between Castelion facilities vendors test sites and external partners.

You will execute local and regional material movements while maintaining strict safety security and regulatory standards. When not actively driving you will support Shipping & Receiving and Materials operations including shipment preparation packaging loading and unloading material movement and other logistics activities.

This role requires strong attention to detail sound judgment a high degree of ownership and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced high-hazard production environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport hazardous materials energetic materials chemicals rocket motor components production hardware tooling and other mission-critical cargo between Castelion facilities vendors test sites and external partners.
• Execute local and regional transportation routes based on production and operational requirements.
• Operate commercial vehicles and trailers in accordance with applicable DOT FMCSA state and company requirements.
• Perform required pre-trip en-route and post-trip inspections of vehicles equipment and cargo.
• Ensure shipments are properly packaged marked labeled placarded secured and documented in accordance with applicable DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations and company requirements.
• Review and verify shipping papers manifests Safety Data Sheets (SDS) emergency response information permits and other required transportation documentation.
• Load and unload vehicles using appropriate material-handling equipment and approved blocking bracing strapping tie-down and cargo securement methods.
• Operate forklifts pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment as needed.
• Comply with applicable hours-of-service requirements vehicle weight limits routing restrictions cargo securement standards and hazardous materials transportation requirements.
• Maintain accurate driver logs shipment records vehicle inspection documentation and proof of delivery.
• Coordinate closely with Shipping & Receiving Inventory Engineering Production and other Operations teams to support time-sensitive material movements.
• Identify packaging documentation placarding cargo securement vehicle or safety discrepancies and resolve or escalate issues before transportation.
• Follow applicable emergency response procedures in the event of a spill vehicle incident or transportation emergency.
• Maintain assigned vehicles trailers and equipment in a safe clean and serviceable condition.
• Support Shipping & Receiving and Materials operations when not actively performing transportation activities.
• Complete and maintain required DOT hazardous materials security awareness function-specific driver safety and company-specific training.
• Flex between scheduled transportation and urgent mission-driven logistics requirements as company priorities change

Basic Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) appropriate for the class of commercial motor vehicle assigned.
• 5 years of verifiable commercial driving logistics transportation shipping and receiving or material-handling experience.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and ability to meet applicable DOT and company driver qualification requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiners Certificate when required for assigned commercial driving responsibilities.
• Ability to comply with applicable DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements for safety-sensitive commercial driving positions.
• 5 years of experience working with hazardous materials in a shipping receiving transportation or material-handling environment.
• Working knowledge of DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations and applicable 49 CFR Parts 171180 .
• Ability to complete and maintain required DOT hazardous materials employee training including general awareness function-specific safety security awareness and applicable driver training.
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) including driver qualification vehicle inspection hours-of-service cargo securement and hazardous materials transportation requirements.
• Experience preparing inspecting loading securing and transporting regulated or sensitive cargo.
• Ability to verify shipping papers markings labels placards emergency response information and other required hazardous materials documentation.
• Ability to accurately maintain driver logs inspection records shipping documentation and transportation records.
• Experience operating forklifts pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to handle a physical workload including lifting and moving materials up to 5075 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety particularly when working around hazardous or energetic materials.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in the field.
• Clear communicator capable of coordinating across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime changing schedules and occasional extended or regional routes as operational requirements dictate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A) with Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement.
• Experience transporting Class 1 explosives energetic materials rocket motors propellant or ordnance .
• Experience transporting Division 1.1 1.2 or 1.3 explosives .
• Experience with DOT-regulated hazardous materials transportation and strong familiarity with 49 CFR Parts 171180 .
• Experience packaging marking labeling placarding documenting and securing hazardous materials shipments.
• Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Experience with hazardous waste transportation and applicable RCRA requirements.
• 10 years of commercial driving hazardous materials transportation or logistics experience.
• Experience operating commercial vehicles and trailers in local and regional transportation environments.
• Experience with ERP MES or warehouse management systems.
• Experience working in aerospace defense military advanced manufacturing or other high-hazard environments.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

CDL and Hazardous Materials Requirements

• Employees may only operate commercial motor vehicles and transport hazardous materials for which they hold the legally required license endorsement medical qualification and training.
• A CDL-A with Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement is preferred at the time of hire . If the employee does not possess an H endorsement at hire they must obtain the appropriate endorsement before independently transporting any hazardous material for which an H endorsement is required.
• Drivers assigned to hazardous materials transportation must maintain all applicable DOT/FMCSA qualifications medical certification required training endorsements and records throughout employment.

Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

This position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites systems or information as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government requirements. If the position is so designated your employment in the role may be contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization and to satisfy any citizenship or other eligibility requirements imposed by applicable law regulation executive order or government contract requirements. You will be notified if and when such requirements apply.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Castelion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Castelion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application participate in the interview process or otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis and handled in accordance with applicable law.

Castelion is committed to fostering a workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications business needs and the ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

EAR/ITAR Requirements

This position requires access to export-controlled information and as such employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidates ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

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