Stripping- Truck Driver - 6A - 6P

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mining is seeking a Mine-Truck Driver to operate trucks between facilities and maintain safety standards. The role requires a Class A driver's license and experience driving heavy equipment. Responsibilities include loading materials, performing checks on equipment, and following safety protocols in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Possess at least two years of driving experience.
• Possess clean DMV record—no points in last three years.
• Knowledge of hand tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform pre-operational equipment checks.
• Load truck while complying with safety guidelines.

Skills

Ability to operate and control equipment

Basic mechanical knowledge

Ability to lift 50lbs

Physical endurance

Education

Class A Driver’s license

Hazmat certification (desirable)

Tools

Safety glasses

Hearing protection

Hard hat

Dust mask

Protective coveralls

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of Georgia, PO Box 200A, Ochlocknee, Georgia, United States of America Req #2040

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Job Title: Mine- Truck Driver

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, comprehend, 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: $21.84 No CDL $22.38 with CDL B $23.76 with CDL A

• Oil-Dri Corporation of Georgia, PO Box 200A, Ochlocknee, Georgia, United States of America