CDL Class B Driver (Templeton, MA) Signing Bonus $4,500, Home Every Night, Monday - Friday!

Orica; Templeton (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CDL Driver, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality blasting products to local construction sites. This exciting position blends driving and physical work, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. With a strong focus on teamwork and communication, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy competitive pay, a generous signing bonus, and comprehensive benefits as you ignite your career with a leader in the mining industry.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Sick & Safe Time

Maternity Leave

Qualifications

• Requires Class B CDL; Class A is a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations required.
• At least one year of driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate trucks for product delivery.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Participate in daily safety meetings.

Skills

Driving Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Class B CDL

Emulsion Tanker Trucks

Box Trucks

Job description

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024.

If interested in joining the Orica team and to be contacted by the Orica Recruiting team, text “New Job” to 52345.

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

About the role - CDL Driver (Templeton, MA)

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a CDL Driver within our Orica USA Commercial team.

This role will be responsible for driving and operating Orica's bulktrucks(Mobile Mixing Units)andinstalling blasting products for our customers at local construction sites, mines, and quarries as well as beingaccountable for the upkeep and maintenance of the equipment.

This is a blended role that consists of 40% driving and 60% physical work related to the installation of blasting products. Responsibilities include product loading, driving a Class B CDL truck, pulling hoses, and climbing on and off the truck in all types of weather conditions.

Additionally, this role will operate plant and equipment to provide blasting products while assisting in delivering a high-quality service of bulk explosives to customers. We prioritize safety and strive to ensure that all operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times.

Work schedule

• Monday thru Friday
• Home every night
• Local driving (1-3 hours)
• Early morning starts at approx. 3 AM – 5 AM
• 10-12 hour day / max 14 hours/day
• Overtime may be needed

What you will be doing

• This is a blended role that consists of 40% driving and 60% physical work
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicles including checking and filling fluid levels
• Ability to safely hook up and unhook trailers
• Drives emulsion tanker trucks and box trucks
• Ensure raw materials and dangerous goods are used, handled, and stored according to requirements
• Ensure minimum damage to the environment through waste minimization and control
• Report all unusual incidents and accidents immediately
• Participate in daily toolbox talks and monthly safety meetings

What you will bring

• At least one year of experience driving and/or handling materials preferred
• Knowledgeable of DOT regulations required
• Ability to communicate and work in a team environment
• Good attention to detail and math skills to handle inventory on daily basis
• Ability to prioritize various projects, ongoing daily tasks, and high priority situations to maximize efficiency

Physical requirements

• Work environment involves being outside in all types of weather
• Lifting up to 60 pounds and carrying 50 pounds or more of product or other materials
• Must be able to load product, pull large hoses, fill holes, and climb on/off of the truck
• Shoveling gravel to fill drilled holes consistently throughout the day
• Pushing/pulling in working with equipment
• Other activities include frequent bending and squatting

Your qualifications

• Requires Class B CDL;Class A is a plus
• Tanker endorsement preferred
• Hazmat endorsement preferred
• We will support obtaining endorsements
• At least one year of experience driving is preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $26-$30
• Signing Bonus $4,500

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made. Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.