Haul Truck Driver

Turner Mining Group; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group seeks a skilled Haul Truck Driver to operate heavy haul trucks at open-pit mining sites. You will move ore, waste, and construction materials safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires pre-start inspections, adherence to safety rules, and precise coordination with loaders, spotters, and dispatch. Nights and shift work are expected, and bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid license and proven hours operating haul trucks on mine, quarry, or heavy civil sites.
• Ability to hit cycle times and spot accurately around loading equipment in dust, grades, and changing dump locations.
• Working knowledge of pre-start inspections, basic fault reporting, and when to park a truck rather than run it.
• Clear radio discipline and the ability to follow spotter and dispatch instructions without argument on the road.
• Fit for shift work, including nights, and willing to follow site induction, fatigue, and substance rules.
• Spanish or English sufficient to take safety briefings and give a precise handover; both is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Haul assigned loads between dig faces, dumps, stockpiles, and work areas to meet tonnage and cycle targets.
• Complete pre-start inspections and report defects before shift to keep trucks available.
• Spot under loaders and at dumps to reduce wait times and prevent spills.
• Operate with zero recordable incidents, follow speed and safety rules.
• Maintain radio contact with dispatch and spotters to coordinate movements.
• Leave truck fueled, clean, and parked with clear end-of-shift handover.
• Protect tires, brakes, and fuel through smooth gear selection and loading position.

Skills

Valid mining haul truck license

Experience on mine/quarry heavy equip

Pre-start inspections

Radio discipline

Shift work nights

Spanish or English bilingual

Job description

Haul Truck Driver

Material does not move itself. On active mining, earthworks, and extraction sites, the haul cycle is the heartbeat of production—every load that leaves the face on time keeps loaders, crushers, and road crews working. This role puts a skilled operator in the seat of that cycle, moving ore, waste, and construction material safely, cleanly, and to plan.

Performance Objectives

• Haul assigned loads between dig faces, dumps, stockpiles, and work areas so daily tonnage and cycle targets are met without idle equipment downstream.
• Complete pre-start inspections and report defects before the shift starts production, keeping the truck available and roadworthy.
• Spot under loaders and at dumps on the first approach, cutting wait time and avoiding rework or spillage.
• Run each shift with zero recordable incidents, staying inside speed, berm, and right-of-way rules on active haul roads.
• Hold radio contact with dispatch, loading units, and spotters so traffic, breakdowns, and changing dump plans are handled without delay.
• Protect tires, brakes, and fuel use through smooth gear selection, controlled descents, and correct loading position.
• Leave the truck fueled, cleaned, and parked to standard, with a clear end-of-shift handover.

Environment & Resources

You will work on open-pit, earthworks, road, and extraction sites under a shift supervisor, alongside loader operators, spotters, and maintenance. The seat is a heavy rigid or articulated haul truck, supported by two-way radio, pre-start checklists, and on-site fueling and servicing. Shifts follow production schedules, including early starts, nights, and weather delays. You will not set mine plans; you will execute them and flag conditions that put people, roads, or targets at risk.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid license and proven hours operating haul trucks on mine, quarry, or heavy civil sites—not light commercial driving alone.
• Ability to hit cycle times and spot accurately around loading equipment in dust, grades, and changing dump locations.
• Working knowledge of pre-start inspections, basic fault reporting, and when to park a truck rather than run it.
• Clear radio discipline and the ability to follow spotter and dispatch instructions without argument on the road.
• Fit for shift work, including nights, and willing to follow site induction, fatigue, and substance rules.
• Spanish or English sufficient to take safety briefings and give a precise handover; both is an advantage.

Role Selling Points

• Real production seat—not yard shuttling—across mining, roads, earthworks, and extraction work.
• Direct line to the people who load you and the supervisor who owns the shift plan.
• Early-stage contractor environment where reliable operators are known by name and kept on the good circuits.
• Skills that transfer across pit, civil, and extraction fleets rather than a single repetitive run.