Truck Driver Trainee

Freeport-McMoRan; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated individuals to join their team in Leadville, Colorado. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on safety and excellence. Employees will be responsible for performing inspections, loading and transporting materials, and understanding safety procedures. With a rich history in molybdenum production, the company provides a supportive culture where your contributions are valued. Enjoy a range of outdoor activities and a competitive employment package that includes housing allowances and comprehensive benefits. Advance your career while living in a beautiful, historic town surrounded by nature.

Benefits

Monthly housing allowance

Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work instructions.
• Must demonstrate required aptitude through training and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to maximize equipment and tire life.
• Load, transport, and dump materials safely.
• Execute assignments from computerized dispatch system.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Understanding of safety-related instructions

Ability to apply knowledge and skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

At Climax Molybdenum, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Where You Will Work

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top!

What You Will Do

• Responsible for performing inspections to maximize equipment and tire life and executes assignments from computerized dispatch system and/or two-way radio.
• Receives training, mentoring, and feedback from other operators, supervisors, and equipment trainers.
• Responsible for understanding changes to assigned work areas and any potential hazards.
• Responsible for knowing the following procedures: start-up and shut-down, fueling, fire, runaway, emergency, and accident.
• Responsible for having knowledge of payload measurement system, over speed alarm, dispatch codes, shovel and truck horn signals, secondary brake, and park brake.
• Responsible for the safe performance of the following tasks: spotting at shovel, loading, transporting material, dumping on stockpiles, and dumping at crusher.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures and applicable safety standards.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $21.00 - $27.50/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle.
• Internal progression opportunities.

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [e-mail].