CDL B Driver (Tanker & Hazmat); New Tripoli, PA

Summary

To 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Out of town and overtime may be required occasionally based on business needs.