CDL HAZMAT Driver - Class A (Safford, AZ) at CTI, Inc. in Safford, AZ

Now hiring Class A CDL HAZMAT Drivers for our Safford, AZ terminal!

Hourly Pay + Bonuses = APPLY NOW..$$

Projected earnings up to $90k annually

$500 Quarterly Safety Bonus

Local & Regional Loads = More home time!

HAZMAT & TANK endorsements required

This position requires drivers to load, transport, and deliver products, including sulfuric acid and ammonium nitrate products in pneumatic and tanker trailers to various mines and aggregate sites throughout Arizona and New Mexico. Drivers are typically home daily and run local and regional routes.

**Acid operations are outside in the elements and require a chemical resistant acid suit, rubber gloves, rubber boots, a full-face respirator, and any other required PPE to be worn at all times while in a “Hot Zone”. In addition, having to wear a full-face respirator for specific tasks, also requires that you are clean-shaven daily.

Drivers are responsible for completing thorough pre-and post-trip inspections. This position may require wearing PPE (personal protective equipment), lifting up to 70 pounds, climbing, and working in elevated locations.

We operate 24/7/365. Work schedules vary, depending on business needs. Load assignments are given based on hours of service available. Commodities vary by the terminal. Tractors are dedicated, trailers are shared and slip-seating may be expected.

Great Benefits:

• Local and Regional routes
• Weekly pay
• Quarterly Safety BONUS
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability benefits
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) match

CDL Truck Driver Job Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL
• HAZMAT & Tank endorsements required; Double/Triple preferred
• Minimum 23 Years of age
• 1-year experience operating a combination vehicle. Less experience will be considered on an individual basis and may require an extended training period.
• Valid DOT Physical
• Requires weekend work
• No more than 2 moving violations within the previous 3 years
• No major violations within the previous 5 years
• HAZMAT Drivers are required to wear a respirator for certain tasks, which also requires that you are clean-shaven daily.
• Ability to pass a satisfactory road test
• Ability to pass a controlled substance test at pre-employment
• Authorized access to mine site properties

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Physical Requirements:

• CDL driver must be qualified to operate a combination vehicle as a driver in compliance with FMCSA
• Must be able to be insured under the company’s vehicle insurance policy
• Understand and comply with organizational policies and procedures and all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations
• Must be available for work when hours are available, according to FMCSA’s hours of service regulations
• Ability to work varying hours and schedules; occasionally staying overnight with short notice
• Proficient in performing tasks in rapid succession, handling stressful situations, making quick decisions, and reacting
• Ability to crawl on hands and knees to open and close bottom hatches on the underside of the trailer
• Occasionally lift, carry, pull, push and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Requires constant climbing of stairs and/or ladders, working at elevations of 14 feet above the ground
• The ability to sit, drive, shift gears and stay awake for long periods of time
• Manual 10-speed not required but preferred

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) requirements:

PPE is required and must be worn in accordance with company policy and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for each work site. PPE is typically issued by our safety department and may include but is not limited to:

• Hard hat with face shield

• Goggles/Spoggles

• Gloves

• Long sleeve shirt

• Reflective vest

• Hearing protection

• Respirator Mask (varies according to the work site)

• Steel toe boots (not supplied by CTI)

Acid operations are outside in the elements and require a chemical-resistant acid suit, rubber gloves, rubber boots, a full face respirator, and any other required PPE to be worn at all times while in a “Hot Zone”.

Respirators: CTI employees are required to wear a full and/or half-mask respirator for any job task that requires a respirator. Respirators (PPE) are distributed by CTI and are used to protect employees from those occupational hazards caused by breathing contaminated air (harmful dust, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors). All CTI employees who are required to wear a respirator must be clean-shaven daily and in compliance with respirator protocols at all times.

CDL Driver Job description is available upon request. This is a safety-sensitive position.

CTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTI promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment and ongoing random testing. Applicants for this position will be required to undergo a drug test, which includes screening for marijuana and other prohibited substances. Please note that while marijuana may be legal under state law, it is not permitted for safety-sensitive positions at CTI, Inc. A positive test result will disqualify you from consideration for this role.

Company policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. To request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources office.