CDL Driver 1

U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica that is used in a variety of industrial applications and the oil and gas industry. U.S. Silica's wholly owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics is an innovative leader in proppant storage, handling, and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient.

Over its 125-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 600 diversified products to customers across our end markets. U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling, and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The Company has 28 operating mines and processing facilities and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the CDL driver is to load, haul and unload ore, waste and mobile equipment from the mine to the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operating single or double belly dump trailers that deliver ore from multiple mine sites to the Colado production facility
• Loading with front-end loaders and tarping of the product
• Understanding daily requirements and priorities
• Maintaining radio communication with the Supervisor for delivery instructions
• Transporting equipment between facilities
• Operating loaders & other heavy equipment
• Operating water truck as needed
• Inspect, maintain and ensure safe operation of all equipment
• Know and follow all state and federal regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal in the English language when performing the job requirements

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED
• A current Nevada Class I Driver's License
• Endorsements for Doubles and Tankers
• DOT Physical and Medical Card (kept current and up to date)
• Prior CDL experience and heavy equipment operator experience preferred
• Excellent driving and safety record
• Ability to maintain a good attendance history
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule
• Good decision making capability
• Ability to pay strong attention to detail

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability or veteran status. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.