CDL Class B Driver-Operator

Austin Powder; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Austin Powder is hiring a CDL driver to operate and transport bulk explosives, with hands-on work outdoors in various weather. You will load/unload, inspect vehicles, and ensure accurate logs and safety checks at customer sites.

The role requires valid CDL, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work early hours. HazMat/Air Brake endorsements are preferred; ATF compliance is essential. Equal opportunity employer with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Valid Class-A or Class-B CDL license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Must read and interpret gauges and regulate to standards.
• Maintain accurate daily operation records and safety checks.
• Troubleshoot and solve field issues.
• Hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements are highly preferred.
• Must meet state and federal explosive laws and qualify as ATF explosive possessor.
• Unrestricted for operating manual transmissions is a plus.
• Availability for non-traditional hours (very early starts).
• Strong attention to detail for inventory records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains/operates vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
• Driving time 20–30% with rest of duties involving physical labor outdoors.
• Coordinate and handle mechanical mechanisms to deliver emulsion.
• Picks up/transports goods, inventory, hazardous materials, and other cargo.
• Keep logs, verify loads against manifest, and track hours.
• Load/unload and transport materials to designated destinations with overhead bin loading.
• Operate MMUs on site to create bulk blasting products.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies for explosives delivery.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Operate equipment with precise chemical control into products.
• Hands-on maintenance of the location and customer sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL License

Outdoor work in all weather

Lifts 50 lbs regularly

Read gauges/interpret readings

Attention to inventory

Detail-oriented

Non-traditional hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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 Affirmitive 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 their 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.