Hauling - Loader​/Driver

Overview

Job Title:

Loader/Driver

Location:

MD

Reports To:

Processing Supervisor/ Plant Manager

T he Loader/Driver utilizes a variety of heavy equipment including tractor, scraper, dozers, excavators, front-end loader, 40-ton haul truck grader and back hoes at the mine. This position is responsible for ensuring the clay is transported from the mine to the plant in a safe manner obeying all rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation including maintaining a current valid Class A license.

• Mines 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 ore from pit to plant.
• 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 . 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 need repair are reported to appropriate personnel . Files daily Workplace Examinations and inspection forms properly.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Uses water truck/sprinklers for dust control as necessary.
• Ability to read mining maps as necessary.
• Must act in accordance with WE CARE, participates in improvement activities.
• 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.
• Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Education:
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years driving and heavy equipment operation.
• Clean DMV (Must provide print-out).
• Class A Driver’s license.

• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to work in a safe manner.
• Must be able to pass the Essential Job Function Exam set up during the employment offer period.
• Must meet assessment requirements . Pass the pre-employment tests at required results . (WPT, Quantitative, Verbal, BMCT)
• Must be able to read, comprehend , and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, 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).
• Maintenance background helpful, to work with Plant Maintenance personnel to learn maintenance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work.
• Basic math skills.
• Good communication skills. Demonstrated ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment.
• Physical endurance to withstand operation of geared equipment and to withstand heavy physical labor required .
• Ability to walk and work on uneven, rocky or sloped terrain.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and inclines while carrying tools.
• Must be able to carry/lift 50 pounds frequently .
• Must be able to hear radio communications.
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:
  Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, load industrial environment.