Heavy Machinery Opr. & CDL Position

Job DescriptionJob Title: Haul Truck DriverLocation: MDDepartment: HaulingReports To: Processing Supervisor/ Plant Manager

Job Overview:The Loader/Driver utilizes a variety of heavy equipment including tractor, scraper, dozers, excavators, front-end loader, 40-ton haul truck grader and back hoes at the mine. This position is responsible for ensuring the clay is transported from the mine to the plant in a safe manner obeying all rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation including maintaining a current valid Class A license with a manual endorsement .

Responsibilities:

Mines raw material at pit using heavy equipment such as those listed above in a safe manner.

Ensures proper quality of clay mined.

Records quantity of material mined as well as the hours of operation of the equipment.

Hauls ore from pit to plant.

Hauls waste back to the pit and maintains dust pit area for haul trucks to dump waste.

Maintains roads and berms to ensure adequate height and ensure roads are clear of obstruction.

Utilizes hand tools to make miner equipment adjustments.

Keeps areas clean and free of clutter. Obey all Company, State and Federal safety policies, rules and regulations

Inform appropriate personnel of any abnormal conditions, defects, changes made in machines, and/or job procedures or conditions.

Completes Pre-Shift and workplace examination checklists and ensures areas that need repair are reported to appropriate personnel. Files daily Workplace Examinations and inspection forms properly.

Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.

Uses water truck/sprinklers for dust control as necessary.

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

Qualifications:Education:

HS Diploma or equivalent required.

2-3 years driving and heavy equipment operation.

Clean DMV (Must provide print-out).

Class A Driver's license with a manual endorsement

Skills & Abilities:

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.

Pay Rate: $30+ (varying wage range)