CDL B Driver (Tanker & Hazmat)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drilling and blasting seeks a CDL-B Driver for safely transporting explosive supplies to job sites. The role includes vehicle maintenance, safety compliance, and an emphasis on teamwork and communication. We offer competitive salaries with benefits, and encourage interested candidates who meet the qualifications to apply.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company matched 401(k)

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability benefits

Qualifications

• Class B CDL license with HazMat Endorsement required.
• Successful class B commercial driving experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of Federal DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport explosives to job sites while maintaining accurate load manifests.
• Perform pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Comply with all DOT safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

The Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) gives employees a meaningful stake in the company at no cost to them. The ESOP is a qualified retirement plan designed to provide employees with economic security, and ultimately an additional source of retirement income. In addition, 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.

Our CDL-B Driver will safely transport and deliver explosive supplies (hazardous materials) to company job sites. Records deliveries and pickups 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, may periodically utilize class C vehicles on an as needed basis.
• Maintain accurate load manifests and all other vehicle documents ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before 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.
• Promptly report all vehicle incidents/accidents and traffic violations that have occurred during the course of performing commercial driving.
• Submit to Federal DOT required 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.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL license with HazMat Endorsement and Tanker Endorsement required, ability to obtain DOT medical fitness card, and possesses clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Successful class B commercial driving experience (trainee may be considered, however, must hold appropriate license and have acceptable MVR record.)
• Ability to pass all ATF screenings.
• 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.
• Out of town and overtime may be required occasionally based on business needs.

Aside from technical competency, dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world-class team. Is this you? Are you excited to make a difference? If you are, go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

Interested in learning more about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
Elissa (Blaster) talks about her progression with MD&B: https://youtu.be/MS968n7l2Us
Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

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)

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