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Southwest Energy LLC

Belen, NM (In Person)

$63,315 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/11/2026

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Job Description

Driver/Operator Belen, NM 87002 From $30.44 an hour - Full-time From $30.44 an hour - Full-time Job description Magazine Driver Operator - Belen, NM Starting rate $30.44/hour without CDL or $32.91/hour with a CDL.
Hours per shift:
Monday through Friday/ 8 Hours a day
Overtime Required:
10%-20%
Operator/Driver Ratio:
50% Ops / 50%
Driver Driver:
HazMat deliveries to customers. Will occasionally help customers (tailgate service) with physical application (load & unload) of delivered product.
Operator:
Magazine inventory, staging orders, maintenance while maintaining regulatory requirements for ATF, DOT, etc. Maintenance of magazine site, facility housekeeping. Mobile equipment, mechanical preventative maintenance, etc. Daily shipping and receiving, to include lifting and/or move 50 lbs. regularly/100 lbs. occasionally. We are hiring Class A CDL Drivers with Hazmat Endorsements to work in the exciting explosive industry. Our company provides explosives and explosives related services to the quarry, construction, and mining industries in the Western United States. We have been in business for over 50 years and have found success through our dedication and loyalty to our customers. We offer an extremely comprehensive benefit package that includes but is not limited to medical, dental, optical, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, clothing allowance and a 401K plan with employer match, profit sharing as well as paid holiday, paid vacation and paid sick time. Ideal candidates are comfortable operating in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico driving hazardous materials between company and customer sites as well as assisting experienced blasters with blasting operations. Candidates should be motivated individuals with the desire to work hard, learn new skills, and be accustomed to working in teams to accomplish amazing things. Experience with explosive related products and services or other hazardous materials is not required, but desired. For those who are new to the industry, extensive training will be provided. Our company has a vital interest in maintaining a safe and secure workplace. To that end, all successful applicants will need to consent to a background, drug , and alcohol screening as well as random and reasonable suspicion, and post-accident screenings after joining our organization.
Job Requirements:
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  • Must be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, or kneel for extended periods of time on frequent basis as well as lift and carry loads up to fifty-five pounds for multiple hours per day.
  • Must enjoy working outside in the western United States, as well as being exposed to changes in temperatures and humidity on a frequent or continuous basis.
  • Must be willing to learn and understand all the health and safety aspects of the blasting and explosives industry.
  • Must be willing to learn and grow your skills and abilities to the benefit of yourself and others.
  • No felonies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Have a working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (ATF, DOT, etc.). Accurately control the flow of inventory, stage orders, assist drivers, customer deliveries, upkeep and have good housekeeping of magazine facility, maintenance of magazine facility and equipment, assist in performing hazard evaluation risk analysis, developing safe operating procedures and job safety analysis, perform accurate receiving and shipping duties, develop and maintain regulatory contacts and relationships and other job duties as required
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Class A CDL with tanker, doubles, and HazMat endorsements or ability to acquire within 3 months, Inventory control experience. -Must be willing and able to learn and understand tasks associated with explosives handling under supervision.
  • Must be willing to drive, load, unload and assist customers with hazardous materials in accordance with DOT, MSHA, or OSHA regulations.
Computer Literate with positive safety attitude and excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
ENVIRONMENATAL FACTORS
Possible exposure to temperature extremes, dust, hazardous materials, wildlife and working in and around moving equipment.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, gloves, high visibility clothing, and weather protection
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel substances, objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance; and also stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Job Type:
Full-time Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Profit Sharing Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
8-hour shift Occasional Overnight Trips Per diem if applicable Monday to
Friday Overtime Trucking Driver Type:
Company driver
Trucking Route:
OTR & Off Road Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $30.44 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Profit sharing Referral program Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
Company driver
Trucking Route:
OTR Regional Application Question(s): Due to our work with commercial explosives, we cannot employ anyone with certain convictions. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If you have been convicted of a felony, was the felony later dismissed, set aside or expunged? Are you at least 21 years of age? Ability to
Relocate:
Belen, NM 87002: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person