JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for loading, transporting and unloading materials and supplies to and from specified
destinations. Responsible for operating company equipment at the job-site under the direction of
the Blaster in charge. Must be certified by APC to drive.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must satisfactorily perform each of the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities listed
below.

Location Operations:

• Drives and/or operates any manufacturing unit, equipment, or vehicle (including Dewatering Truck, Straight Truck, Tractor Trailer, Bulk Truck, HEET Truck, Gassing Unit) for local delivery or over-the-road as required per the driver's classification.
• Pulls/loads/unloads/counts inventory both pre- and post-trip.
• Reports to and follows the direction of the Blaster in charge at the job site. Duties may include loading/unloading trucks, counting product, completing paperwork, shoveling, operating vehicles, and performing duties as a helper to the Blaster in charge.

Location Assets:

• Maintains/operates vehicles and equipment in a safe, professional manner that contributes to the Location's operating effectiveness. 
• Completes pre and post-trip vehicle inspections and reports maintenance requirements to
  location management.
• Maintains appropriate levels of skill/knowledge of equipment/vehicle operation.

Personnel:

• Reports employee or customer issues to Blaster in charge and/or Location Manager.
• Develops and maintains positive work relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors
  and government agencies.
• Displays work behaviors that are honest and ethical in pursuit of APC business goals.
• $2500 Sign On Bonus - details at time off offer/acceptance

Safety & Compliance:

• Complies with APC inventory management procedures.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by assuring regulatory compliance at the location, at customer sites, and during transit.
• Completes and maintains accurate, legible paperwork as required by company policies and procedures, Department of Transportation, or other federal or state agencies.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May perform any of the marginal functions, duties, and responsibilities listed below.

• Assist or perform the duties of Load/Plant Crew.
• Assist or perform the duties of Shot Service Crew.

ERGONOMIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Outdoor climate and terrain. Exposure to dust, noise, oils, greases, and other debris.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is also required to stand; sit; use hands to operate controls, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Loads and unloads 40-60 pound product bags or boxes from company trucks. Unloading may require repeatedly carrying product/boxes.
• Loads tanker trucks by climbing on top of vehicle.
• Checks product bins by climbing 60-80 foot ladders to top of bins.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 as required by DOT
• High school or equivalent (GED) degree.

Licenses and Certification:

• Certified by Austin Powder Safety Department.
• Must possess a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B

Experience:

• 2 years driving experience.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Must demonstrate competency and proficiency in the following skills and/or abilities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of 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.
• Ability to speak effectively with employees and customers.