Loader/Driver

Job Summary

The Haul Driver must possess an active Class A CDL and transports clay from the mine site to the manufacturing plant and supports the mine operations with the ability to utilize a variety of heavy equipment including tractor, scraper, dozers, excavators, front-end loader, 40 ton haul truck grader and back hoes at the mine.

Essential Functions

* Haul clay from mine pit to plant
* 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 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. Uses water truck/sprinklers for dust control as necessary.
* 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 are in need of repair are reported to appropriate personnel. Files daily Workplace Examinations and inspection forms properly.
* 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.
* Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

* Must posses an active Class A CDL
* Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions) 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).
* Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
* Ability to read mining maps as necessary.
* Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work.
* Basic math skills.
* Good communication skills.
* Two years experience driving and heavy equipment operation, preferred.
* Basic mechanical knowledge.

Other details

* Pay Type Hourly

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* Mounds Production Company, 700 Industrial Park Rd, Mounds, Illinois, United States of America