CDL Class A Driver - Evening shift (Local Route)

Local nightly route between Port Canaveral, FL and Cocoa, FL.

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious CDL-A driver to perform local dry bulk pneumatic transfers between Port Canaveral, FL and Beau Geste Rd, Cocoa, FL. This is a consistent, short-haul nightly route operating between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Load dry bulk cement at silos in Port Canaveral:
  • Drive trailer into the designated loading bay under the silo.
  • Exit vehicle and walk up 2 flights of stairs.
  • Lower safety cage on top of trailer, walk out on top of trailer, and open hatch.
  • Ensure trailer is properly aligned with the silo discharge chute.
  • Start loading.
• Transport approximately 16 miles to the railyard silo at Beau Geste Rd, Cocoa.
• Connect hoses for pneumatic unloading:
  • Connect the discharge hose from the trailer to the silo inlet.
  • Connect the hose from the silo-based pneumatic pump to the trailer’s air inlet.
• Operate the silo-based pneumatic pump:
  • Turn on the pump system.
  • Open the trailer’s discharge valves.
  • Monitor pressure and flow gauges throughout the unloading process.
• Disconnect and stow hoses after unloading is complete.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and communicate with dispatch and site personnel.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of truck and pneumatic equipment.

Route Details

• Loading Time: ~20 minutes (once under spout)
• Travel Time: ~22–30 minutes (depending on traffic)
• Unloading Time (Pneumatic Pump-Off): ~1 hour
• Total Cycle Time: ~2 hours per run (without downtime or waiting in line to load)
• Total Trips/Loads: ~4-5 per shift

Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license with clean driving record
• Experience with pneumatic tankers preferred (training available)
• Ability to lift hoses and operate pumping equipment
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and DOT physical

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Home daily
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays

Schedule

6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.