CDL B Driver

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome.

In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.

Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.

About The Opportunity

The CDL-B Driver will safely transport and deliver explosive supplies (hazardous materials) to company job sites. Records deliveries and pick ups on a load manifest and obtains necessary signatures. Performs pre and post trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensures all safety items are in good working order. Maintains neat, clean, professional appearance for vehicle and self. Daily activity includes: loading/unloading, driving, and paperwork.

Responsibilities:

• Safe and timely transport of explosives supply using Class B vehicles.
• Maintain accurate load manifests and all other vehicle documents ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents after and after deliveries.
• Receive product at magazine sites and properly stores in inventory.
• Load product from magazine to appropriate distribution vehicle.
• Unload product to appropriate ground crew at job site.
• Assure that all loads and materials are properly secured
• Assure that all DOT safety rules and regulations are met including accurate log-book and daily safety check information documentation
• Assure that all state and local traffic laws and regulations are followed
• Keeping vehicle clean and maintain recommended maintenance schedules
• Effectively communicate work status to supervisor/dispatcher and offer cooperation to maximize truck time utilization
• Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner
• Prioritize multiple assignments
• Promptly report all vehicle incidents/accidents and traffic violations that have occurred during the course of performing commercial driving
• Submit to Federal DOT required drug and alcohol testing
• Flexibility to start the day at any time based on a pre-determined job schedule. Notice will be provided by 5pm of the prior day.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently, under pressure to meet deadlines, and offer adaptability with changing priorities.
• Field operations meetings and training as needed
• All other duties as assigned

About You

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL license with Haz-mat Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement preferred, DOT medical fitness card, and acceptable driving record.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Solid understanding of Federal DOT/ State regulations as it relates to hazardous material transportation, trucking and interstate commerce

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to lift 50 - 80 lbs.
• Outside environment in all weather conditions.
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces.
• Stooping and bending 30 - 40% of the time.

Dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world class team. Our team members are good communicators, highly competitive (we want to win!), and work together effectively to get the job done!

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B:

Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities:

Does this sound like you? If it does, then go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)