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