Heavy Machinery Opr. & CDL position

Oil-Dri Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation is seeking a Haul Truck Driver at the MD facility. The role operates heavy equipment to mine and transport clay, requiring a Class A license with a manual endorsement and DOT compliance.

Responsibilities include hauling ore from pit to plant, maintaining roads, recording material quantities and hours, and upholding MSHA and company safety standards. Candidates typically have a HS diploma and 2–3 years of driving/heavy equipment experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years driving and heavy equipment operation.
• Clean DMV (Must provide print-out).
• Class A Driver’s license with manual endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Mines raw material at pit using heavy equipment 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.
• 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

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading maps

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Class A Driver’s license with manual endorsement

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Haul Truck Driver

Location: MD

Department: Hauling

Reports To: Processing Supervisor/ Plant Manager

Job Overview:

The 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 with a manual endorsement.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

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 with a manual endorsement

Skills & Abilities:

• 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.

Pay Rate: $30+ (varying wage range)