Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
Pay: $29.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Industry: Mining / Aggregate / Heavy Equipment
We are seeking a dependable Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator to join a mining and aggregate operation. This position involves operating heavy equipment, including large off-road rock trucks, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and productivity.
Job Responsibilities- Operate off-road rock trucks and other heavy equipment
- Transport stone, mud, dirt, and other materials between locations on the property
- Operate large rock trucks with capacities of up to approximately 60 tons
- Perform daily safety inspections of assigned trucks and equipment
- Complete required daily equipment reports
- Safely operate equipment over rough roads and uneven terrain
- Observe the work area, roadways, and surroundings for hazards and obstructions
- Communicate effectively with coworkers while equipment is operating
- Climb ladders attached to truck cabs as needed for entry and exit
- Assist with other duties throughout the facility when equipment is idle or out of service
- Assist with operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment or plant operations as needed
- Follow all company, mine-site, and MSHA safety requirements
Candidates must be able to:
- Sit for extended periods while operating equipment
- Walk, climb, bend, twist, reach, and turn as required
- Climb equipment ladders
- Regularly lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
- Work safely around moving equipment and active plant operations
- Maintain awareness of visual and audible safety signals
This position is primarily outdoors in an active mining/aggregate environment. Employees may be exposed to dust, noise, welding gases, fuel fumes, varying weather conditions, and seasonal temperature extremes. Some equipment may have enclosed or air-conditioned cabs.
Qualifications- Previous truck driving or heavy equipment operating experience preferred
- Experience operating off-road haul trucks, rock trucks, or similar equipment is a plus
- Ability to work safely around heavy machinery
- Ability to complete routine equipment inspections
- Dependable attendance and strong safety awareness
- Willingness to perform additional duties as needed
Pay: $29.00/hour
Apply today if you have experience operating heavy equipment and are comfortable working in an industrial, mining, quarry, or aggregate environment.
