CDL B Driver (Tanker & Hazmat)

Responsibilities

• Safely transport and deliver explosive supplies (hazardous materials) to company job sites.
• Records deliveries and pick-ups on a load manifest and obtains necessary signatures.
• Performs pre and post trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensures all safety items are in good working order.
• Maintains neat, clean, professional appearance for vehicle and self.
• Daily activity includes: loading/unloading, driving, and paperwork.
• Safe and timely transport of explosives supply using Class B vehicles.
• Maintain accurate load manifests and all other vehicle documents ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries.
• Receive product at magazine sites and properly store in inventory.
• Load product from magazine to appropriate distribution vehicle.
• Unload product to appropriate ground crew at job site.
• Assure that all loads and materials are properly secured.
• Assure that all DOT safety rules and regulations are met including accurate log-book and daily safety check information documentation.
• Assure that all state and local traffic laws and regulations are followed.
• Keep vehicle clean and maintain recommended maintenance schedules.
• Effectively communicate work status to supervisor/dispatcher and offer cooperation to maximize truck time utilization.
• Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner.
• Prioritize multiple assignments.
• Promptly report all vehicle incidents/accidents and traffic violations that have occurred during the course of performing commercial driving.
• Submit to Federal DOT required drug and alcohol testing.
• Flexibility to start the day at any time based on a pre-determined job schedule.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently, under pressure to meet deadlines, and offer adaptability with changing priorities.
• Field operations meetings and training as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL license with Haz-mat Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement, DOT medical fitness card, and acceptable driving record.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Successful class B commercial driving experience (trainee will be considered, however, must hold appropriate license and have acceptable MVR record).
• Ability to pass a background investigation including ATFS.
• Solid understanding of Federal DOT/State regulations as it relates to hazardous material transportation, trucking, and interstate commerce.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to lift 50 - 80 lbs.
• Outside environment in all weather conditions.
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces.
• Stoop and bend 30 - 40% of the time.
• Occasional out of town and overtime may be required based on business needs.