CDL Class B Driver/Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Austin Powder scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Job Summary
The CDL Class B Driver/Operator is instrumental in the safe and reliable transportation and delivery of our products, efficient in the operation of our mobile manufacturing vehicles, and provides labor support at job sites along with being a part of our home base location’s success. The Driver/Operator directly reports to the Location Manager.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
- ValidClass-Aor Class-BCDL licenseandcleaningdriving record
- Ability to work outsideinallweatherconditions.
- Physicalabilitytolift 50 lbs.on aregularbasis.
- 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,andairbrakeendorsementsarehighly preferred.
- Mustmeetthe requirementsof allStateandFederalexplosive laws andqualifyasanATF explosivepossessor.
- Unrestrictedforoperatingmanualtransmissionsisaplus.
- Ability to work non-traditionalhours (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.
- Reliabletransportation
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 positioninvolvesworkingoutdoors in all weatherconditions,lifting andcarryingapproximately 50 lbs.anddoing avarietyofhands-onphysicaltasks 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.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.