What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver - Over the Road Tanker position at MAXAM North America?
Are you an experienced CDL Class A driver looking for a stable, well-paying position with a global company?
MAXAM is looking for a dependable and safety-focused CDL Class A Hazmat Tanker Driver to join our team in Hernshaw, WV.
This isn't your typical driving job. You'll be delivering MAXAM products safely and professionally to customer sites while representing a global leader in civil explosives and specialty products.
What's in it for you?
- $33–$34 per hour
- Excellent benefits
- Most runs are 2-day runs
- Home-based in Hernshaw, WV
- Fully paid training on equipment
- Full-time, permanent position
What You'll Do
As a MAXAM driver, you'll be responsible for the safe transportation and delivery of products to customer locations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Safely operate company trucks and trailers while complying with all applicable federal and state regulations.
- Make customer deliveries of MAXAM products to customer sites.
- Operate hydraulic, mechanical, and manual loading and unloading equipment.
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Safely load, transport, and unload products.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Interact professionally with customers and assist with orders when required.
- Monitor and maintain the condition of the truck and trailer.
- Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and minor equipment maintenance when necessary.
- Follow MAXAM's safety, operational, and regulatory procedures.
- Assist with facility and site operations when you're not on the road.
- Work closely with site management to ensure safe and efficient operations.
What We're Looking For
These are mandatory requirements:
- Valid CDL Class A license
- Tanker endorsement
- Hazmat endorsement
- At least 1 year of commercial tanker driving experience
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check and required employment screening
- Comfortable with overnight travel
Please note: Candidates MUST have a CDL Class A with both Tanker and Hazmat endorsements to be considered for this position.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
- Predictable 2-Day Runs - Most trips are 2-day runs, giving you a predictable schedule while still offering the opportunity to get out on the road.
Competitive Pay
Earn $33–$34 per hour in a full-time, permanent position.
PAID Training
Don't have experience with MAXAM's specific products or equipment? No problem. MAXAM provides 3–4 weeks of fully paid training, including training on pumping product, explosives, equipment, and applicable regulations.
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 experienced significant growth. 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
- Company driver
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Tanker Driving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL Class A with BOTH Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hernshaw, WV 25107 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $34