Heavy Equipment Operator - Truck Driver

Phoenix Global; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Global is seeking a Truck Driver in Petersburg, VA to operate trucks within a steel mill, loading materials safely and following all safety protocols. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and strict adherence to site procedures to ensure smooth operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with a willingness to work in a steel mill environment. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to work in a steel mill environment.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift inspections and complete daily inspection reports.
• Operate trucks safely and efficiently following site traffic patterns.
• Follow all safety signs and railroad crossing rules.
• Position truck for loading as directed by loader/crane operators.
• Ensure loads are not overloaded or hot and within capacity limits.
• Dump materials on designated surfaces and avoid obstructed areas.
• Maintain awareness of hazards and communicate with team members.
• Perform other duties to support and improve team operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Willingness to work in a Steel Mill

Manufacturing/industrial experience preferred

Job description

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Full Time Petersburg, VA, US

Position Title:

Truck Driver

Reports To:

Mill Services/ Production Manager

Overview of Position:

Truck Drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks used in the transport and dumping of materials within the plant. Operators must follow all safety protocols, traffic rules, and site-specific procedures while maintaining situational awareness to prevent incidents and ensure smooth operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-shift inspections and complete Mobile Equipment Daily Pre-Shift Inspection Reports.
• Operate trucks safely and efficiently following site-specific traffic patterns and speed limits
• Follow all posted traffic and safety signs, including stop, yield, and railroad crossings.
• Position truck properly for loading per instructions from the loader or crane operators.
• Ensure trucks are not overloaded or loaded with hot materials; load must be stable and within capacity limits.
• Dump materials only on level, designated surfaces; avoid backing onto piles or near obstructions
• Be alert to hazards such as collisions, rollovers, debris, low tire inflation, and fall risks.
• Maintain clear communication with surrounding personnel and equipment operators
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time management
• Problem solving

This job takes place in a Steel Mill setting, requiring a sense of high-level safety reverence using the required PPE for the environment.

Physical Demand:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen in potentially noisy indoor and outdoor environments. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on both flat and uneven surfaces, sit, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This job requires the employee to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Willingness to work in a Steel Mill
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred but not required

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Phoenix Global provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.