Loader Operator Mining Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Job Description                                                                    

Job Title:    Haul Truck Driver 

Location:      MD  

Department: Hauling 

Reports To:  Processing Supervisor/ Plant Manager 

Hours: 7A - 3P

Job Overview:   

The Loader/Driver utilizes a variety of heavy equipment including tractor, scraper, dozers, excavators, front-end loader, 40-ton haul truck grader and back hoes at the mine. This position is responsible for ensuring the clay is transported from the mine to the plant in a safe manner obeying all rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation including maintaining a current valid Class A license with a manual endorsement .   

Responsibilities: 

• Mines raw material at pit using heavy equipment such as those listed above in a safe manner. 

• Ensures proper quality of clay mined. 

• Records quantity of material mined as well as the hours of operation of the equipment. 

• Hauls ore from pit to plant. 

• Hauls waste back to the pit and maintains dust pit area for haul trucks to dump waste. 

• Maintains roads and berms to ensure adequate height and ensure roads are clear of obstruction. 

• Utilizes hand tools to make miner equipment adjustments. 

• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.  Obey all Company, State and Federal safety policies, rules and regulations 

• Inform appropriate personnel of any abnormal conditions, defects, changes made in machines, and/or job procedures or conditions. 

• Completes Pre-Shift and workplace examination checklists and ensures areas that need repair are reported to appropriate personnel.  Files daily Workplace Examinations and inspection forms properly. 

• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision. 

• Uses water truck/sprinklers for dust control as necessary. 

• Ability to read mining maps as necessary. 
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• Must act in accordance with WE CARE, participates in improvement activities. 

• Maintain security of the mine by securing the mine from trespassers and directing the contractors to adhere to the safety rules and regulations set forth by MSHA and Oil-Dri. 

• Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned 

Qualifications:  

Education:  

• HS Diploma or equivalent required. 

• 2-3 years driving and heavy equipment operation. 

• Clean DMV (Must provide print-out). 

• Class A Driver’s license with a manual endorsement 

Skills & Abilities: 

• Basic mechanical knowledge. 

• Knowledge of hand tools. 

• Ability to work in a safe manner. 

• Must be able to pass the Essential Job Function Exam set up during the employment offer period. 

• Must meet assessment requirements.  Pass the pre-employment tests at required results.  (WPT, Quantitative, Verbal, BMCT) 

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents. 

• Receive and pass training, and operate equipment associated with the mine, (i.e., dozers, scrapers, excavators, water truck, haul truck, front-end loader, tractor grader). 

• Maintenance background helpful, to work with Plant Maintenance personnel to learn maintenance skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work. 

• Basic math skills.  

• Good communication skills. Demonstrated ability to read and write the English language. 

• Ability to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment. 

• Physical endurance to withstand operation of geared equipment and to withstand heavy physical labor required. 

• Ability to walk and work on uneven, rocky or sloped terrain. 

• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and inclines while carrying tools. 

• Must be able to carry/lift 50 pounds frequently. 

• Must be able to hear radio communications. 

• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, load industrial environment.

Pay Rate: $30+ (varying wage range)