Haul Truck Driver - Mine - 6 AM - 6 PM

Hauling - Truck Driver

Job Summary

The Truck Driver is responsible for operating a truck to move material between plants, warehouses, facilities, docks, or the mine in a safe manner obeying all rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation including maintaining a current valid Georgia Class A Driver's License.

Job Duties

• Operate truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs pre-operational equipment checks and monitors truck performance and gauges during operation.
• Fuels and performs routine maintenance.
• Loads truck while staying in compliance with environmental and safety guidelines and regulations
• Utilizes hand tools to make minor equipment adjustments.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Follows all company, state and federal safety policies, rules and regulations rules and regulations.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must act in accordance with WE CARE, participates in improvement activities.
• Operate other heavy equipment utilized at the plant and in the mine after proper, documented training (excavator, tractor, dozers, haul trucks, backhoes, front-end loader, etc.)
• Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures to uphold values and inherent to Oil-Dri.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:
• Licensure/Certification:
• Possess at least two years of driving experience.
• Possess clean DMV record-no points in last three years.
• Class A Driver's license. Hazmat certification desirable.
• Ability to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment.
• Work Experience:
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of hand tools.
• Training:
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to operate and control all necessary equipment to perform job functions.
• Carry/lift 50lbs.
• Physical endurance to withstand heavy physical labor occasionally required of position.
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
• Must meet all physical requirements of the position.

Hire Rate: $23.05 with a CDL B or $24.47 with a CDL A