CDL Class A Hazmat Driver / Driver Trainee

Buckley Powder Company – Littleton, CO

Buckley Powder is seeking hard‑working, safety‑focused, full‑time Class A CDL Hazmat Drivers—or Driver Trainees with a clean MVR—to join our team. We offer excellent pay, full benefits, year‑round work, and the opportunity to build a long‑term career in the explosives and mining industry.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday

• 50–60 hours per week

• Home daily

• Day shift, no nights

• Overtime available

• Start times vary

Position Overview

As a CDL Bulk Truck Operator, you will:

• Handle packaged explosive products

• Load and drive bulk trucks

• Operate pumping units on job sites

• Assist blasters with loading and stemming blast holes

• Perform routine truck maintenance and keep units clean

This is a hands‑on, outdoor role requiring physical activity in all weather conditions, including lifting 50+ lbs, bending, squatting, and working closely with a blasting crew. With time and experience, there are strong opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements

  • Preferred, but we will train the right candidate

  • Must be able to obtain CDL + Hazmat within 6 months of hire

• Must meet all State and Federal explosive regulations and qualify as an ATF explosive possessor

• Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and maintain a clean MVR

• Reliable, customer‑oriented, and safety‑focused

• Able to follow written and verbal instructions

• Able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and company procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations

• Safely operate assigned equipment

• Maintain vehicles: refuel, wash, and perform basic upkeep

• Load/unload trucks and maintain accurate inventory

• Work with a crew on customer job sites

• Report vehicle defects, accidents, incidents, or violations immediately

Compensation

• $27.00 – $33.00 per hour, depending on experience

• Safety bonus opportunities

• Annual bonus potential

Benefits

• Exceptional Health Insurance Program

• Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid orientation and training

• 401(k) with employer match

• Profit sharing

• Retirement plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Safety equipment provided

• Uniform allowance

• Year‑round work

• Career advancement opportunities

Work Location

• Various locations

• Must reliably commute to or plan to relocate to Littleton, CO 80125

Additional Requirements

Application Question:

• Are you able to lift 50 lbs regularly while loading trucks?

Preferred Experience:

• 1 year heavy equipment and/or CDL experience

• 1 year commercial driving

• Any MSHA training

• Type 1 and/or blasting license

• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements