CDL Class B Driver/Operator

Austin Powder; Weare Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a driver to support outdoor operations and bulk production at customer sites. You will operate vehicles, load/unload materials, and ensure safe, compliant deliveries of explosives-based products.

Expect 21+ DOT compliance, ability to work early hours, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Endorsements and ATF qualification are highly valued for this role.

Qualifications

• Valid Class-A or Class-B CDL license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Read and interpret gauges and regulate to standards.
• Maintain accurate records of daily operations and safety checks.
• Hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements are preferred.
• Must meet state and federal explosive laws and qualify as ATF explosive possessor.
• Unrestricted for operating manual transmissions is a plus.
• Availability to work non-traditional hours (very early starts).
• Strong attention to detail and basic math for inventory records.
• Follow instructions from written, oral, or diagram schedules.
• Read and interpret safety rules, product bulletins, and manuals.
• Identify products by sight and ensure reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains/operates vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
• Driving time 20–30% with physical labor outdoors using hand tools.
• Coordinate and handle mechanisms to deliver emulsion.
• Picks up/transports goods, inventory, hazardous materials, and cargo.
• Log loads, verify contents against manifests, and track hours.
• Load/unload materials to destinations, including overhead bin loading.
• Operate MMUs onsite to create bulk products for blasting.
• Master bulk equipment to ensure consistent product quality.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Comply with explosive regulations and company policies.
• Operate equipment with precise chemical dosing.
• Hands-on daily operation and maintenance at Austin Powder locations/customers.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be 21 years old (DOT)

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.