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Job Description
As posted by the hiring company
Job Overview:
Position Summary
This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating haul trucks loaded with rock within the quarry. The Off-Highway haul truck driver will perform various maintenance duties in the quarry, safely and efficiently operate the pit and yard loaders, perform daily pre-shift inspections, and perform minor maintenance and repairs on the haul truck.
Responsibilities
- Operates a haul truck within the company guidelines and safety standards
- Participates in safety inspections, plant safety program, and follows company and MSHA safety rules and regulations
- Performs pre-shift safety inspection on equipment and reports needed repairs to the supervisor
- Performs preventative maintenance, services mobile equipment, and is responsible for good housekeeping of equipment
- Operates other equipment such as pit and yard loaders in a safe manner as needed
- Aides in the training of co-workers as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
- Must be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated
- Will take an active role in the plant safety initiatives
- Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Willing to cross-train in different areas of production
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience to perform the responsibilities associated with this position
- Experience in the maintenance and operation of mobile equipment and/or equipment used processing plants
- Six (6) months experience as a haul truck driver or other related experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to work cooperatively with others toward a shared goal, contribute actively to the team efforts, and possess a positive attitude in working with others as a team
- Possess effective coordination and communication skills
- Possess strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge and skills
- Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to perform duties with minimal supervision
- Able to work varying shifts as needed, outdoors, in varying weather conditions
- Able to adhere to MSHA guidelines and plant safety rules and regulations
- Able to ensure a safe work environment by prioritizing safety, then quality, followed by production
