Class A CDL Driver/Operator

Austin Norge AS; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in Corona, CA is seeking a Class A CDL Driver/Operator to join our team. You will operate and maintain vehicles and on-site equipment, perform loading/unloading, and ensure safe handling of bulk products for blasting. Expect outdoor work in all weather, with a mix of driving and hands-on tasks at customer locations.

DOT rules apply; candidates should have 21+ years, a high school diploma, and relevant endorsements. Early start times and strict safety protocols are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class-A CDL license and clean driving record.
• 21+ years old and DOT-compliant.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.
• Hazmat, tanker and air brake endorsements preferred.
• ATF explosive possessor eligibility required.
• Unrestricted for manual transmissions is a plus.
• Early start times required; non-traditional hours.
• Accurate daily operation records and safety checks.
• Ability to read gauges and safety documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintains/operates vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
• Driving time 20–30%; performs physical labor with hand tools and shovels.
• Loads/unloads materials, transports to destinations, handles hazmat as needed.
• Maintains logs, verifies loads match manifests, tracks hours.
• Operates MMUs on-site at customer locations to produce bulk products.
• Completes pre- and post-trip inspections and reports maintenance.
• Complies with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Reports to Location Manager; may take direction from Blaster-In-Charge on-site.

Skills

CDL license

Outdoor work

Lifting 50 lbs

Read gauges

Record keeping

Troubleshooting

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Air brake endorsement

ATF explosive possessor

Manual transmissions

Early hours

Inventory accuracy

Basic math

Follow instructions

Reading manuals

Product identification

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Class A CDL Driver/OperatorApplylocations: Corona, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100261**Home Nightly - No Weekends - Sign-On Bonus\*** Put Your Career in the Driver Seat**Join the Family** - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.**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 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.