Job Description
Job 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 :
- 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 LoadingTransport 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 hourTotal Cycle Time : ~2 hours per run (Without down time or waiting in line to load)Total Trips / Loads : ~ 4-5 per shiftRequirements :
Valid CDL-A license with clean driving recordExperience with pneumatic tankers preferred (training available)Ability to lift hoses and operate pumping equipmentStrong attention to safety and detailBenefits :
Competitive hourly payHome dailyHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid Holidays