Class A CDL Driver/Operator

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder Company is seeking a driven transporter-equipment operator to join our field teams. The role involves driving, lifting, and performing outdoor physical tasks at customer sites to support bulk product production and blasting operations.

You will manage logs, verify loads, and operate MMUs and bulk equipment with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and compliance with explosive-handling regulations. Start times vary based on site needs.

Qualifications

• Valid Class-A CDL license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift 50lb regularly.
• Proficiency in reading gauges, safety rules, product bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Accurate record-keeping of daily operations, product usage, and safety checks.
• Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting field issues.
• Haz-MAT, tanker, and air-brake endorsements are highly preferred.
• Qualification as an ATF explosive possessor and compliance with all State and Federal explosive laws.
• Ability to operate manual transmissions and work non-traditional hours, often starting very early.
• High attention to detail for accurate inventory record-keeping and mathematical proficiency in all units of measure.
• Reliable transportation and ability to read and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Capacity to identify products by sight.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates vehicles and equipment in a safe, professional manner.
• Driving time is 20–30% of the shift; the remainder involves physical labor using hand tools, shovels, and other equipment outdoors with exposure to the elements.
• Coordinates mechanical mechanisms to deliver emulsion and operates mobile manufacturing units (MMUs) onsite at customer locations to produce bulk products for blasting.
• Picks up and transports goods, inventory, hazardous materials, and other cargo to intended destinations, ensuring all loads match manifest documents.
• Maintains driving and delivery logs, confirms load contents, tracks and reports working hours, and completes pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections.
• Operates mobile manufacturing equipment, including Austin Powder bulk equipment, to create consistent quality products and enhance customer experience.
• Opens and closes equipment safely, follows fall protection requirements for overhead bin loading, and performs safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Completes any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL A license

Clean driving record

Outdoor work

Lift 50 lb

Gauge reading

Record-keeping

Problem solving

Haz-MAT endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Air-brake endorsement

ATF explosive possessor

Manual transmissions

Early hours

Inventory accuracy

Product identification

Load documentation

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintains and operates vehicles and equipment in a safe, professional manner.
• Driving time is 20–30% of the shift; the remainder involves physical labor using hand tools, shovels, and other equipment outdoors with exposure to the elements.
• Coordinates mechanical mechanisms to deliver emulsion and operates mobile manufacturing units (MMUs) onsite at customer locations to produce bulk products for blasting.
• Picks up and transports goods, inventory, hazardous materials, and other cargo to intended destinations, ensuring all loads match manifest documents.
• Maintains driving and delivery logs, confirms load contents, tracks and reports working hours, and completes pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections.
• Operates mobile manufacturing equipment, including Austin Powder bulk equipment, to create consistent quality products and enhance customer experience.
• Opens and closes equipment safely, follows fall protection requirements for overhead bin loading, and performs safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Completes any additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Valid Class‑A CDL license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift 50lb. regularly.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting gauges, safety rules, product bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Accurate record‑keeping of daily operations, product usage, and safety checks.
• Problem‑solving skills for troubleshooting field issues.
• Haz‑MAT, tanker, and air‑brake endorsements are highly preferred.
• Qualification as an ATF explosive possessor and compliance with all State and Federal explosive laws.
• Ability to operate manual transmissions and work non‑traditional hours, often starting very early.
• High attention to detail for accurate inventory record‑keeping and mathematical proficiency in all units of measure.
• Reliable transportation and ability to read and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Capacity to identify products by sight.

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 & Physical Demands

Position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions, lifting and carrying approximately 50lb., and performing various hands‑on physical tasks using material handling equipment, safety equipment, and hand tools.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative 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 and complies with all applicable regulations prohibiting discrimination.