Stripping Truck Driver

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Mine- Truck Driver in Ochlocknee, GA. The role involves moving materials between plants and the mine, adhering to DOT rules and maintaining a valid Georgia Class A license.

You will operate trucks and other heavy equipment, perform pre-trip checks, fuel and perform routine maintenance, and ensure safety and compliance with environmental regulations. Strong reading of SOPs and PWI is essential, with participation in WE CARE and improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Possess at least two years of driving experience.
• Possess clean DMV record—no points in last three years.
• Class A Driver’s license. Hazmat certification desirable.
• Ability to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment.
• Read, comprehend and act on SOPs, PWI, AIQ processes and similar documents.
• Must meet all physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform pre-operational equipment checks and monitor gauges.
• Fuells and performs routine maintenance.
• Loads truck while complying with environmental and safety guidelines.
• Utilize hand tools to make minor equipment adjustments.
• Keep areas clean and free of clutter.
• Follow all company, state and federal safety policies.
• Operate other heavy equipment after proper training.

Skills

Class A CDL

Hazmat Certification

Pre-trip inspection

Safety compliance

Operate heavy equipment

Physical endurance

Job description

• Class A Driver’s license. Hazmat certification desirable.

Job Title

Mine- Truck Driver

Location

Ochlocknee, GA

Department

Mining

Reports To

Mining- Stripping Supervisor

Job Summary

The Truck Driver is responsible for operating a truck to move material between plants, warehouses, facilities, docks, or the mine in a safe manner obeying all rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation including maintaining a current valid Georgia Class A Driver’s License.

Job Duties

• Operate truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs pre-operational equipment checks and monitors truck performance and gauges during operation.
• Fuels and performs routine maintenance.
• Loads truck while staying in compliance with environmental and safety guidelines and regulations
• Utilizes hand tools to make minor equipment adjustments.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Follows all company, state and federal safety policies, rules and regulations rules and regulations.
• Must be able to read, comprehENT and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Other duties as assigned.
  • Must act in accordance with WE CARE, participates in improvement activities.
  • Operate other heavy equipment utilized at the plant and in the mine after proper, documented training (excavator, tractor, dozers, haul trucks, backhoes, front-end loader, etc.)
  • Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures to uphold values and inherent to Oil-Dri.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Possess at least two years of driving experience.
  • Possess clean DMV record—no points in last three years.
  • Class A Driver’s license. Hazmat certification desirable.
  • Ability to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment.
• Work Experience:
  • Basic mechanical knowledge.
  • Knowledge of hand tools.
• Training:
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to operate and control all necessary equipment to perform job functions.
  • Carry/lift 50lbs.
  • Physical endurance to withstand heavy physical labor occasionally required of position.
  • Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
  • Must meet all physical requirements of the position.

Hire Rate: $25.33 CDL A - $23.86 CDL B - $23.28 No CDL