Truck Driver II

Westmoreland Coal Co.; Montana; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland Coal Co. seeks a heavy equipment operator to safely operate rubber-tired mining machines, including coal hauler and end dumps. The role requires performing inspections, fueling support, and working in varying weather conditions on rotating shifts with extended hours.

Candidates must pass a field proficiency test, communicate effectively with the team, and meet pre-employment checks. A valid driver's license is required throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to operate heavy rubber-tired mining equipment.
• Pre-employment physicals / drug screenings, personal & criminal backgrounds checks will be conducted on all candidates that receive a conditional offer.
• Successful applicant must possess a valid driver’s license through the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Coal Hauler, Rigid-Frame End Dump, Articulating End Dump and Water Truck.
• Board and de-board equipment, inspect points, check fluid levels, assist fueling.
• Work in varying environmental conditions with potential extended hours and weekend work.

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION’S ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for safe operation of a variety of heavy, rubber–tired, mining equipment; Coal Hauler, Rigid-Frame End Dump, Articulating End Dump and Water Truck. Position requires boarding and de-boarding equipment, accessing inspection points to perform machine inspections, checking equipment fluid levels and assisting in fueling. Work is completed in varying extremes of environmental conditions with exposure to dust, noise, and adverse weather. Assignments may include rotating shift work, with scheduled weekend work and work weeks in excess of 40 hours. Duties require some moderate laboring of repetitive sustained physical effort: walking, climbing or standing on uneven terrain, and lifting & carrying of materials up to 50#. Work must be performed in strict compliance with all Company, State and Federal policies, rules and regulations.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrate-able physical skill and ability to operate heavy rubber-tired mining equipment. Selected candidates must pass a field operating proficiency test. Candidates must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and to interact with other production personnel to ensure teamwork and safe, efficient production operations. Pre-employment physicals / drug screenings, personal & criminal backgrounds checks will be conducted on all candidates that receive a conditional offer

Successful applicant must possess a valid driver’s license through the duration of employment. Successful applicant must meet all insurability requirements as specified by Westmoreland’s policies or Driver’s insurance carrier.