CDL B Driver (Tanker & Hazmat)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Ulster Park (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a qualified CDL B Driver with Hazmat/Tanker endorsements to transport explosives materials to job sites. Duties include loading/unloading, keeping accurate manifests, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on every delivery.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspections, maintaining documentation, and clear communication with dispatch to optimize truck time while upholding safety and company standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, plus DOT medical card and clean MVR.
• Pass a background check including ATF.
• Strong knowledge of Federal DOT/State hazmat regulations and interstate commerce.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport explosives supplies using Class B vehicles.
• Maintain load manifests and all shipment documents.
• Receive products at magazines and store properly; load to distribution vehicle.
• Unload products to ground crew and ensure proper load security.
• Follow DOT safety rules and maintain logs, daily safety checks, and paperwork.

Skills

Safe driving

DOT regulations

Hazmat handling

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Come work with the best! At MD&B, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. As a majority Employee Owned company we provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit, come rock your career!

CDL B Driver w/ Hazmat/Tanker Endorsement:

Summary: To 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. Position 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
• 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

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL license with Haz-mat Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement, DOT medical fitness card, and acceptable driving record.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Successful class B commercial driving experience (trainee will be consider, however, must hold appropriate license and have acceptable MVR record)
• Ability to pass a background investigation including ATF
• 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.

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• Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY