CDL Class B Driver; Templeton, MA

Position: CDL Class B Driver (Templeton, MA) Signing Bonus $4,500, Monday - Friday, and Great Benefits at[...]

CDL Class B Driver (Templeton, MA)

Orica is seeking a CDL Class B Driver responsible for operating bulk tanker trucks and installing blasting products at local mining, quarry, and construction sites. The role involves 40% driving and 60% physical labor, including loading materials, equipment upkeep, and ensuring safety compliance.

About Orica

Orica is a global leader in mining and civil blasting with more than 13,000 employees worldwide. We mobilize vital resources essential to progress through production, supply, and cutting‑edge digital solutions.

We have been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association in 2023 and 2024.

About the role – CDL Class B Driver (Templeton, MA)

This hybrid role 40% driving 60% physical work includes loading products, operating bulk trucks, pulling hoses, and maintaining equipment. The position requires driving a Class B CDL truck, hooking trailers, handling raw materials, and working in various weather conditions.

Work schedule

• Monday – Friday
• Local driving 1–3 hours
• Early morning starts 3–5 AM
• 10–12 hours per day approx.
• Overtime may be needed
• Up to 10% overnight travel may be required

What you will be doing

• Pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspection
• Safely hook and unhook trailers
• Drive emulsion tanker trucks and box trucks
• Ensure raw materials and dangerous goods are handled and stored according to requirements
• Minimize environmental damage through waste control
• Report incidents and accidents promptly
• Participate in daily toolbox talks and safety meetings

What you will bring

• At least one year of driving and/or handling materials experience
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Team communication skills
• Attention to detail and math skills for inventory management
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage high‑priority situations

Physical requirements

• Work outdoors in all weather
• Lifting up to 60 lbs and carrying 50 lbs or more
• Load product, pull large hoses, fill holes, climb on/off the truck
• Shovel gravel to fill drilled holes throughout the day
• Push/pull and work with equipment
• Frequent bending, squatting, and kneeling

Your qualifications

• Class B CDL required;
  Class A a plus
• Tanker endorsement preferred
• Hazmat endorsement preferred
• Support for obtaining endorsements
• At least one year of driving experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent

What we offer

You will receive a competitive salary, access to global learning opportunities, and a collaborative culture that values growth and inclusion.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $28–$34
• Signing Bonus: $4,500

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and disability insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program and critical illness plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, sick and safe time, holidays, and floating holidays

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran status, marital or disability status.

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