Mine Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator - Jackson, MS

Cherokee Brick; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Brick & Tile Company is seeking a Mine Truck Driver to safely operate tractor-trailer trucks and, if needed, water trucks for dust control. You will transport clay, shale, and other raw materials from mine stockpiles to designated processing areas while maintaining regulatory compliance and a clean, organized work area.

The role requires pre-operational inspections, routine maintenance, and close coordination with mine personnel to ensure continuous production and material flow.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating tractor-trailer or similar trucks preferred.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer trucks to transport raw materials between stockpiles and processing areas.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and basic preventive maintenance.
• Adhere to MSHA, safety, and environmental policies; report hazards.
• Coordinate with mine personnel to maintain material flow and minimize downtime.

Skills

Truck operation

Pre-operational inspections

Safety compliance

Maintenance basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MSHA training

Job description

Job Summary

The Mine Truck Driveris responsible foroperatingandmaintainingtractor trailertrucks used to transport clay, shale, and other raw materials from mine stockpiles todesignatedplant or processing areas. This position supports continuous production by ensuring a reliable supply of raw materials whileoperatingthe truck safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, MSHA regulations, and environmental requirements. The Mine Truck Driver may alsooperatea water truck to control dust on mine roads and other designated areas. This position works closely with mine personnel, production, and maintenance teams tomaintainsafe and efficient mining operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to operate equipment in order to load dump truck.
• Operatetractortrailertrucks to safely transport clay, shale, and other raw materials from mine stockpiles todesignatedplant or processing areas.

• Operate a water truck, as assigned, to control dust on mine roads and other designated areas.

• Safely load, transport, and dump raw materials in designated locations according to operational requirements.

• Operate assigned trucks efficiently tomaintaina consistent supply of raw materials while minimizing material loss, delays, and equipment downtime.

• Work with mine personnel to ensure safe and efficient material movement throughout the mining operation.

• Maintain awareness of other vehicles, mobile equipment, personnel, road conditions, stockpiles, dumping areas, and other potential hazards whileoperatingassigned trucks.

• Perform pre-operational inspections and routine equipment checks before operating assigned trucks.

• Perform basic preventive maintenance, including lubrication, fluid checks, cleaning, and other routine maintenance activities as assigned.

• Fuel assigned trucks using established fueling procedures andmaintainequipment in a clean and serviceable condition.

• Perform general housekeeping duties in and around assigned trucks and work areas.

• Report equipment malfunctions, abnormal operating conditions, defects, or repair needs to the Mine Superintendent or Maintenance Department.

• Maintainaccuraterecords of equipment inspections, operating hours, maintenance activities, and material movement asrequired.

• Follow all company safety policies, MSHA regulations, environmental requirements, traffic rules, andestablishedoperating procedures.

• Report unsafe conditions, spills, equipment damage, environmental concerns, incidents, injuriesimmediately.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision or management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while safelyoperatingatractor trailertruck or water truck.

• Frequentlyoperatesteering controls, hand controls, foot pedals, switches, and other vehicle controls with precision.

• Ability to safely enter and exit trucks and equipment by climbing steps whilemaintainingthree points of contact.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers tooperatevehicle controls, switches, levers, gauges, and communication equipment.

• Frequent reaching, gripping, grasping, pushing, and pulling whileoperatingtrucks and performing inspections.

• Ability tofrequentlyturn, twist, and rotate the head, neck, and upper body tomaintainawareness of surroundings while driving, backing, loading, and dumping.

• Ability to use near and distance vision to safelymonitortruck operation, road conditions, personnel, vehicles, stockpiles, loading areas, and dumping locations.

• Ability to hear equipment alarms, backup alarms, radios, warning signals, and verbal communication in a mining environment.

• Ability tofrequentlyclimb on and off assigned trucks and equipment, including in areas with uneven terrain.

• Ability to walk on uneven terrain while accessing trucks, equipment, stockpiles, fueling areas, and other mine work areas.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching while performing inspections, housekeeping, fueling, and routine maintenance.

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull tools, hoses, parts, and other materials associated with truck inspection and maintenance.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 poundsfrequentlyand up to 100 pounds occasionally withassistancewhen necessary.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around dust, dirt, mud, and moving vehicles and equipment.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, and anyadditionalPPErequiredfor assigned tasks.

Work Environment

• Industrial mining and manufacturing environment.

• Work is performed primarily outdoors with exposure to changing weather conditions.

• Exposure todust, dirt, mud, vibration, noise, moving vehicles and equipment, and uneven terrain.

• Exposure to elevated temperatures,cold weather, rain, and humidity.

• Work involves frequent travel on mine roads, which may include uneven, unpaved, muddy, or changing road conditions.

• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, and anyadditionalPPErequiredfor assigned tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to safelyoperatetractor trailertrucks and water trucks in a mining environment.

• Basic mechanical aptitude to perform routine truck inspections and preventive maintenance.

• Ability to read and understand work instructions, inspection forms, safety procedures, warning signs, and other required documentation.

• Ability to recognize and report equipment problems, unsafe road or operating conditions, safety hazards, and environmental concerns.

• Ability to safely maneuver, back, position, and dump atractor trailertruck in designated areas.

• Ability tomaintainsituational awareness and safelyoperatearound pedestrians, mobile equipment, stockpiles, loading areas, and otherminetraffic.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.

• Ability tomaintainattention to safety, production, and operational requirements.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previousexperience operatingtractor trailertrucks, water trucks, or similar trucks in a mining, quarry, construction, or industrial environment preferred.

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as bulldozer, and front end loaders.

• Valid driver's license and anyadditionallicense or certificationrequiredfor the assigned vehicle or operation.

• Must be able to successfully complete all required MSHA training.

• Must be able to successfully complete all company-required truck and equipment-specific training beforeoperatingassigned trucks independently.

Schedule

Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00AM – 5:00 PM

Schedules are subject to change based on production and operational needs.

Must be available to work Saturdays during busy seasons or asrequiredto meet production demands.

May berequiredto work weekends, holidays, or overtime based on operational needs.

Safety Requirements

• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures.

• Mustcomply withall applicable Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations.

• Must successfully complete all required MSHA training andmaintainany required refresher training.

• Must successfully complete all company-required truck and equipment-specific training before operating assigned trucks independently.

• Must complete required pre-operational inspections beforeoperatingassigned trucks.

• Must wearrequiredpersonal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties.

• Must safelyoperateassigned trucksand equipment in accordance withcompany policies, established operating procedures, and applicable safety requirements.

• Must maintainawareness of personnel, vehicles, equipment, road conditions, and other hazards while driving, backing, loading, or dumping.

• Must follow all company requirementsregardingcellphone and electronic device use whileoperatinga truck.

• Mustimmediatelyreport unsafe conditions, environmental concerns, equipment malfunctions, incidents, injuries, or equipment damage.

• Participate in required safety meetings and training.

Essential Functions and Reasonable Accommodation

Cherokee Brick & Tile Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees who require accommodation should notify Human Resources.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature of the work performed and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may change as business needs require.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Cherokee Brick & Tile Company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.