Job Summary
Cape Canaveral, FL
CDL A
Local
0+ Months of CDL Experience
401k
home daily
vision insurance
Job Details
Handling Type
Touch Freight (Heavy Touch, Tarping)
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
0+ (includes CDL students)
Full Description
CDL-A Driver - Dry Bulk Pneumatic Transfers (Local Route)
Location: Port Canaveral, FL to Cocoa, FL
Schedule: Local Runs | Home Daily
Starting Point: 575 Cargo Rd, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
Destination: 3325 Beau Geste Rd, Cocoa, FL 32927
Job Description:
We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious CDL-A driver to perform local dry bulk pneumatic transfers between Heidelberg Materials silos at Port Canaveral and the railyard silo in Cocoa. This is a consistent, short-haul nightly route operating between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Key Responsibilities:
Route Details:
Requirements:
Benefits:
Location: Port Canaveral, FL to Cocoa, FL
Schedule: Local Runs | Home Daily
Starting Point: 575 Cargo Rd, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
Destination: 3325 Beau Geste Rd, Cocoa, FL 32927
Job Description:
We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious CDL-A driver to perform local dry bulk pneumatic transfers between Heidelberg Materials silos at Port Canaveral and the railyard silo in Cocoa. This is a consistent, short-haul nightly route operating between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Key Responsibilities:
- Load dry bulk cement at Heidelberg silos (575 Cargo Rd, Port Canaveral).
- Drive trailer into the designated loading bay under the silo.
- Exit vehicle and walk up 2 flights of stairs.
- Lower safety cage on top of trailer walk out on top of trailer and open hatch.
- Ensure trailer is properly aligned with the silo discharge chute.
- Start Loading
- Transport approximately 16 miles to the railyard silo at 3325 Beau Geste Rd, Cocoa.
- Connect hoses for pneumatic unloading:
- Connect the discharge hose from the trailer to the silo inlet.
- Connect the hose from the silo-based pneumatic pump to the trailer's air inlet.
- Operate the silo-based pneumatic pump:
- Turn on the pump system.
- Open the trailer's discharge valves.
- Monitor pressure and flow gauges throughout the unloading process.
- Disconnect and stow hoses after unloading is complete.
- Maintain accurate delivery logs and communicate with dispatch and site personnel.
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of truck and pneumatic equipment.
Route Details:
- Loading Time: ~20 minutes (Once under spout)
- Travel Time: ~22-30 minutes (depending on traffic)
- Unloading Time (Pneumatic Pump-Off): ~1 hour
- Total Cycle Time: ~2 hours per run (Without down time or waiting in line to load)
- Total Trips/Loads: ~ 4-5 per shift
Requirements:
- Valid CDL-A license with clean driving record
- Experience with pneumatic tankers preferred (training available)
- Ability to lift hoses and operate pumping equipment
- Strong attention to safety and detail
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Home daily
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Holidays
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