CDL Class B Driver - Operator

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Home nightly

Job summary

Austin Powder Company is seeking a safety‑mocused driver for on‑site and client locations. The role involves operating bulk equipment, transporting hazardous materials, and performing pre/post‑trip inspections to ensure compliance with all regulations.

The position requires a valid CDL (A or B) with clean driving history, ability to work outdoors in any weather, and readiness to start very early shifts. Training on blasting‑related equipment is provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL Class A or B with clean driving record.
• Endorsements: Hazmat and air-brake highly preferred; ATF explosive possessor qualification may be required by site.
• Experience reading gauges and maintaining accurate operation records is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles safely; 20–30% of shift spent driving.
• Load, unload, and transport materials including hazardous goods.
• Maintain logs, verify loads against manifests, and report hours.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Operate MMUs at customer sites to produce bulk products for blasting.
• Follow all safety, regulatory, and company policies.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Outdoor work

Gauge reading

Record keeping

Troubleshooting

Hazmat endorsement

Air-brake endorsement

ATF explosive possessor

Manual transmission

Early hours

Attention to detail

Arithmetic skills

Follow instructions

Reading documents

Product identification

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

21+ years old per DOT

Job description

Job Overview

Home Nightly — No Weekends — Sign‑On Bonus*

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
• Drive for 20–30% of the shift while performing physical labor using hand tools (e.g., shovels) outdoors with exposure to the elements.
• Coordinate and handle mechanical mechanisms to deliver emulsion.
• Pick up and transport goods, inventory, hazardous materials, and other cargo to intended destinations.
• Maintain driving and delivery logs; confirm load contents match manifest documents; track and report working hours.
• Load, unload, and transport materials and supplies to and from specified destinations, including overhead bin loading requiring fall protection.
• Operate mobile manufacturing units (MMUs) onsite at customer locations to create bulk products for blasting.
• Master operation of Austin Powder bulk equipment to produce consistent quality products that enhance the customer experience.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections; report maintenance requirements to the Location Manager.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements and company policies for the delivery of bulk and packaged explosives.
• Operate mobile manufacturing equipment, controlling precise chemical inputs into products.
• Maintain daily operations, safety checks, and product usage records.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Valid Class‑A or Class‑B CDL license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Read and interpret gauges; regulate them to correct standards.
• Maintain accurate records of daily operations, including product usage and safety checks.
• Possess troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills to fix issues in the field.
• Hazmat, tanker, and air‑brake endorsements are highly preferred.
• Qualify as an ATF explosive possessor and meet all State and Federal explosive laws.
• Unrestricted for operating manual transmissions is a plus.
• Work non‑traditional hours, starting very early.
• High attention to detail for accurate inventory record keeping.
• Perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Follow instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, product bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Identify products by sight.
• Have 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, takes instructions from the Blaster‑In‑Charge.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, lifting and carrying approximately 50 lbs., and performing a variety of hands‑on physical tasks utilizing material handling equipment, safety equipment, and hand tools.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.