Driver/Operator Class 3

Overview

The Driver/Operator Class 3 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Ability to work outside in all weather condition
• Physical ability to lift 25 kg on a regular basis.
• 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, and air brake endorsements are highly preferre
• Must meet the requirements of all Provincial and Federal explosive laws and qualify as an ERD explosive possesso
• Unrestricted for operating manual transmissions is a plu
• Ability to work non-traditional hours (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.
• Reliable transportation

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Driver: Valid Class-3 license and clean driving record **(**preferred but not necessary, employment training options are available)
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Physical ability to lift 25 kg.
• Dangerous goods, tanker, and air brake endorsements highly preferred (employment training options are available)
• Must meet requirements of all Provincial and Federal explosive laws and qualify as an ERD explosive possessor

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 position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, lifting and carrying approximately 25kg and doing a variety of hands-on physical tasks utilizing material handling equipment, safety equipment and hand tools.

AUSTIN POWDER's Mission

To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.

AUSTIN POWDER's Vision

We will be the global leader of explosive products, services and technologies as defined by our Customers, our Family and our Communities.

AUSTIN POWDER's Values

Safety is our 1st priority; WE are customer focused; we leverage the Power of the Family; We treat everyone with respect.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to celebrate the company's rich history beginning in 1833. This is a unique opportunity to drive future success through continued transformation of key manufacturing processes and lead the sites to best in class performance levels and culture.

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.