Job Description

About Us

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee-owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome.

The Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) gives employees a meaningful stake in the company at no cost to them. The ESOP is a qualified retirement plan designed to provide employees with economic security, and ultimately an additional source of retirement income. In addition, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.

Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.

About the job:

The position of Delivery Driver A safely transports and delivers various products including explosive supplies, (hazardous materials), to Company job sites. In addition, will record deliveries and pickups on a load manifest while obtaining necessary signatures. This position will also perform pre and post trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensuring all safety issues and items are in good working order. Responsible for maintaining a neat, clean and professional vehicle and self. Daily activity will also include loading, unloading, driving, and necessary documentation and paperwork completion. This position reports to the assigned Site Supervisor.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Safe and timely transport of explosives supply. May periodically require utilizing Class B or C vehicles on an as needed basis.
• Maintains accurate load manifests and all other vehicle documents ensuring proper completion 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 site to appropriate distribution vehicle.
• Unload product at appropriate job site.
• Assure that all loads and materials are properly secured.
• Assure that all state and local traffic laws and regulations are followed.
• Assure that DOT safety rules and regulations are met including accurate logbook and daily safety check information documentation.
• 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 while prioritizing 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 as required.
• Flexibility to start the working day at any time based on pre-determined job schedule. Notice will be provided by 5:00 p.m. the prior day.
• Prepare and calculate a trip manifest, pick and bulk ticket with complete and thorough accuracy.
• Attend field operations and subsequent safety and operational meetings when required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Skills & Abilities

• Self -starter with the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines and able to be adaptable with changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and task orientation.
• Good communications skills with a solid level of organizational skills.
• Ability to listen, understand and follow directions.
• Ability to adapt with high capacity for flexibility.
• Strong commitment to a “Safety First” attitude.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Class A with Hazmat Endorsement.as well as DOT Tanker Endorsement.
• Clear and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• DOT medical fitness card.
• Two (2) or more years of successful Class A commercial driving experience.
• Solid understanding of Federal DOT/State regulations as it relates to hazardous material transportation, trucking and interstate commerce.
• Must successfully complete a background check for ATF.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
• Demonstrated knowledge of key system components on tanker as well as ability to clear plugged hoses, perform advanced maintenance, prime hoses with water and product and operate hose reels and handrails.
• Preferred: Five (5) plus years of successful Class A Commercial driving experience.
• Valid driver’s license; must obtain and maintain approved company driver status.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Stooping and bending 30 – 40 percent of the time.
• Must be able to lift 50 – 80 pounds.
• Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
• High degree of physical agility.
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to excess noise under strenuous working conditions.

Work Environment

• Work schedule will vary depending on the project schedule and approved completion dates of the job. Generally, will be a Monday through Friday workweek and total hours will be monitored to conform with DOT regulations.
• Primary work is outdoors in varying degrees of weather elements, both cold and hot temperatures dependent on the seasons of the year and job locations.
• Work closely with other crew members to coordinate responsibilities and communicate progress.

Travel

• • Regular delivery routes. May require out of town/state travel, as necessary.

Aside from technical competency, dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world-class team. Is this you? Are you excited to make a difference? If you are, go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

Interested in learning more about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
Elissa (Blaster) talks about her progression with MD&B: https://youtu.be/MS968n7l2Us
Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=gvloIft9KPY

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)