The CDL Driver safely operates heavy-duty commercial vehicles to transport ore, materials, and equipment between mine sites and production facilities. This role is responsible for coordinating long-haul routes, loading and unloading materials, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring compliance with all company, state, and federal transportation and safety regulations.
Night Shift Position
$5000 SIGN ON BONUS
- Safely operate belt trailers, double belly dump trailers, and other commercial vehicles to transport ore, materials, and equipment between facilities.
- Load trucks using front-end loaders and properly tarp loads before transport.
- Operate loaders, forklifts, and other heavy equipment as needed.
- Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and routine equipment inspections to ensure safe operation and identify maintenance needs.
- Conduct routine equipment maintenance and promptly report mechanical or safety concerns.
- Monitor road and weather conditions and communicate issues that may impact deliveries to the Transportation Supervisor.
- Maintain communication with the Transportation Supervisor and mill control room regarding delivery schedules, operational updates, and changing priorities.
- Manage plant waste removal to prevent operational disruptions.
- Transport equipment and materials safely and efficiently while meeting daily production priorities.
- Support general operations by conducting safety audits, picking up parts, assisting with operator training, and maintaining parts inventory as needed.
- Follow all company policies and procedures, as well as applicable DOT, state, and federal transportation regulations.
- Maintain a safe work environment and uphold company safety and quality standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker and Doubles endorsements required.
- Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (Medical Card) required.
- Qualifying DMV driving record required.
- Prior CDL driving experience required; heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
- Manufacturing or mining experience preferred.
- MSHA knowledge preferred.
- Forklift experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Excellent driving record and strong commitment to safety.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong attention to detail and sound decision-making skills.
- Good attendance and reliability.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work from elevated platforms, and safely use hand tools such as shovels, hammers, and wrenches.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.