Haul Truck Driver
$62,400–$62,400 year
On-siteMounds, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Operate heavy equipment including haul trucks, scrapers, dozers, and front-end loaders to mine raw material and transport clay from the pit to the plant. Maintain road and berm conditions, control dust using sprinklers, and ensure all areas remain clean and free of obstructions. Record mined quantities and equipment hours, complete pre-shift and workplace examination checklists, and report any abnormal conditions or defects to appropriate personnel. Secure the mine from trespassers and direct contractors to adhere to safety regulations. Work independently with limited supervision while following all Company, State, and Federal safety policies. Requires a Class A license with manual endorsement, 2–3 years of heavy equipment experience, and ability to lift 50 pounds frequently.
Required Qualifications
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years driving and heavy equipment operation
- Clean DMV (Must provide print-out)
- Class A Driver's license with a manual endorsement
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Knowledge of hand tools
- Ability to work in a safe manner
- Must be able to pass the Essential Job Function Exam set up during the employment offer period
- Must meet assessment requirements. Pass the pre-employment tests at required results. (WPT, Quantitative, Verbal, BMCT)
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents
- Receive and pass training, and operate equipment associated with the mine, (i.e., dozers, scrapers, excavators, water truck, haul truck, front-end loader, tractor grader)
- Maintenance background helpful, to work with Plant Maintenance personnel to learn maintenance skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work
- Basic math skills
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to read and write the English language
- Ability to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment
- Physical endurance to withstand operation of geared equipment and to withstand heavy physical labor required
- Ability to walk and work on uneven, rocky or sloped terrain
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and inclines while carrying tools
- Must be able to carry/lift 50 pounds frequently
- Must be able to hear radio communications
- Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, load industrial environment
Desired Qualifications
- Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to read mining maps as necessary
- Must act in accordance with WE CARE, participates in improvement activities
- Maintain security of the mine by securing the mine from trespassers and directing the contractors to adhere to the safety rules and regulations set forth by MSHA and Oil-Dri
- Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri
- Performs other related duties as assigned
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