CDL Class B Driver/Operator

Austin Powder; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a CDL Class B Driver/Operator to safely transport and deliver bulk products. The role involves operating mobile manufacturing units at customer sites and providing hands-on labor support at job sites and the home base.

You will spend 20–30% of time driving and the rest performing physical tasks in various weather conditions. Qualified candidates have a Class B CDL, Hazmat preferred, and the ability to read gauges and maintain logs.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older as required by DOT.
• CDL license (Class B) with Hazmat is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CDL Class B vehicles and equipment.
• Drive 20–30% of time; perform outdoor labor with tools and shovels.
• Load/unload and transport materials; verify load against manifest.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections; report maintenance.
• Operate mobile manufacturing units at customer sites for bulk products.
• Maintain accurate operation logs and safety checks; comply with laws.

Skills

CDL license (Class B)

Hazmat endorsement

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Record keeping

Reading gauges

Troubleshooting

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DOT age 21+

Tools

Bulk handling equipment

Manual transmission preferred

MMUs operation

Job description

## CDL Class B Driver/OperatorApplylocations: Mt. Hope WVtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100311**Join the Family** - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.**Job Summary**The CDL Class B Driver/Operator is instrumental in the safe and reliable transportation and delivery of our products, efficient in the operation of our mobile manufacturing vehicles, and provides labor support at job sites along with being a part of our home base location’s success. The Driver/Operator directly reports to the Location Manager.**Key Responsibilities and Duties*** Maintains/operates vehicles and equipment in a safe, professional manner.* Driving time is 20 – 30% and remainder is performing physical labor activities using hand tools, shovels, etc. outside with exposure to the elements.* Ability to coordinate and handle mechanical mechanisms to deliver emulsion.* Picks up and transports goods, inventory, hazardous materials, and other types of cargo to intended destinations.* Keeps driving and delivery logs maintained, confirms the contents of loads match manifest documents, and tracks and reports working hours.* Responsible for loading/unloading and transporting materials and supplies to and from specified destinations, which includes overhead bin loading requiring fall protection.* Operates mobile manufacturing units (MMUs) onsite at customer locations to create a wide array of bulk products for blasting.* Masters the operation of Austin Powder bulk equipment to create consistent quality in our products to enhance our customer experience.* Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and reports any maintenance requirements to Location Manager.* Comply with all regulatory requirements and company policies for the delivery of bulk and packaged explosives.* Operate mobile manufacturing equipment, which includes precise control of chemicals into the product.* Hands on approach in the daily operation and maintenance of the Austin Powder location and customer sites* Other duties as assigned.***Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities**** Valid Class-A or Class-B CDL license and cleaning 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.* Trouble shooting, 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 have accurate inventory record keeping.* 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 documents such as 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 and when on-site at a customer’s location, will take instructions from Blaster-In-Charge***Work Environment and Physical Demands**** This position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, lifting and carrying approximately 50 lbs. and doing a variety of hands-on physical tasks utilizing material handling equipment, safety equipment and hand tools.**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.