Bulk Truck Driver

About Maxam

At MAXAM we work to offer our clients throughout the world a wide range of products and full technical support to respond to their most specific needs. Since its founding in 1872 by Alfred Nobel, MAXAM has grown by leaps and bounds. We are a global leading company in civil explosives, defense, nitro chemical and hunting cartridges, with 6,500 employees worldwide, in 45 countries. A lot has changed since Alfred Nobel started the business but some things haven't: the dedication to our people to achieve excellence in what we do.

We are currently hiring a full-time, permanent Bulk Explosives Truck Driver based in Russellville, AL with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Duties

- This is a driver (40%) / laborer (60%) position

- This position is physical labor intensive

- Drives emulsion tanker truck and box trucks

- Ensure raw materials and dangerous goods are used, handled, and stored according to requirements

- Make customer deliveries of Maxam products to customer sites

- Operation of hydraulic, mechanical and manual loading and off-loading equipment

- Know and understand truck operation, including mechanical aptitude and ability

- Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks and trailers

- Maintain at least minor mechanical ability for minor equipment maintenance

- Interact with customers & take orders; if needed

- Ensure that the truck is properly maintained by following a strict daily, weekly, and/or monthly maintenance schedule for the truck

- Responsible for tasks deemed appropriate by Maxam Management for which the person has either the skills and ability or can be easily trained

- Responsible for tasks that aid in the maintenance and efficient operation of the facility

- Adhering to US Federal and State Regulations

- Assist Site Management in the completion of their daily tasks

- Exercise Maxam’s processes/procedures to ensure regulatory compliance

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to load product, pull large hoses, fill holes, and climb on/off of the truck in all types of weather

- Lifting up to 60 pounds and carrying 50 pounds or more of product or other materials

- Pushing/Pulling in working with equipment

- Other activities include frequent bending and squatting

Requirements:

- Class A CDL License with Tanker & Hazmat endorsement (or willing to obtain it in the short term).

- 1 year of Driving Experience

- Tanker experience is a plus

- Clean driving record

- Clean background check

- Ability to travel on occasion

Maxam will provide:

- Full online training for Hazmat and WHMIS.

- Full training on pumping product, explosives, regulations (3-4 weeks) fully paid.

If you meet the requirements above and you are interested in a long term opportunity in a global company with great benefits, apply now!

Maxam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

- Class A CDL: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

- Tanker endorsement (Preferred)

- Hazmat (Preferred)

- CDL Class A or B (Required)

Benefits:

- Health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Vision insurance

- Retirement plan

- Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person