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CTI is hiring Class A CDL HAZMAT Acid Drivers!

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Hazmat Truck Driver to join our team at FMI Morenci In-pit Mine. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting hazardous materials, specifically acid, while adhering to strict safety protocols, MSHA, and FMCSA regulations.

Worksite Location: FMI Morenci In-pit Mine, Arizona

Hourly Pay + Bonuses = APPLY NOW..$$

Projected earnings up to $100k

$500 Quarterly Safety Bonus

Tank and Hazmat Endorsement REQUIRED

Shift Details:

• Schedule: 4 days on, 4 days off
• Duration: 12 hours (10 hours working + 2 hours travel from FMI to Safford terminal)
• Day Shift: 5am - 5pm (unless otherwise specified by manager)
  

Equipment: Dedicated equipment to Morenci operations, slip-seating is expected

Benefits package:

• Home daily
• Weekly pay
• Quarterly Safety BONUS
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday pay
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability benefits
• Commercial Driver LegalShield & Identity Protection plan
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Match

Job Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL
• TANK & HAZMAT endorsements required
• Authorized access to Freeport McMoRan Inc. (FMI)
• Minimum 23 Years of age
• 1-year experience operating a combination vehicle, preferably with experience hauling acid or similar hazardous materials. Less experience will be considered on an individual basis and may require an extended training period
• Valid DOT Physical
• Clean driving record with no more than 2 moving violations within the previous 3 years
• No major violations within the last 5 years
• HAZMAT Drivers are required to wear a respirator for certain tasks, which also requires that you are clean-shaven daily
• Ability to pass a satisfactory road test
• Ability to pass a controlled substance test for pre-employment purposes
• Strong understanding of DOT regulations and hazmat transportation procedures

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Physical Requirements:

• CDL driver must be qualified to operate a combination vehicle as a driver in compliance with FMCSA
• Ability to operate a manual 10-speed configuration
• Must be able to be insured under the company’s vehicle insurance policy
• Understand and comply with organizational policies and procedures and all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations
• Must be available for work when hours are available, according to FMCSA’s hours of service regulations
• Ability to work varying hours and schedules; occasionally staying overnight with short notice
• Proficient in performing tasks in rapid succession, handling stressful situations, making quick decisions, and reacting
• Ability to crawl on hands and knees to open and close bottom hatches on the underside of the trailer
• Occasionally lift, carry, pull, push and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Requires constant climbing of stairs and/or ladders, working at elevations of 14 feet above the ground
• The ability to sit, drive, shift gears and stay awake for long periods of time
• Drivers are responsible for completing thorough pre-and post-trip inspections.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) requirements:

PPE is required and must be worn in accordance with company policy and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for each work site. PPE is typically issued by our safety department and may include but is not limited to:

• Hard hat with face shield
• Goggles/Spoggles
• Gloves
• Long sleeve shirt
• Reflective vest
• Hearing protection
• Respirator Mask (varies according to the work site)
• Steel toe boots (not supplied by CTI)

Acid operations are outside in the elements and require a chemical-resistant acid suit, rubber gloves, rubber boots, a full face respirator, and any other required PPE to be worn at all times while in a “Hot Zone”.

Respirators: CTI employees are required to wear a full and/or half-mask respirator for any job task that requires a respirator. Respirators (PPE) are distributed by CTI and are used to protect employees from those occupational hazards caused by breathing contaminated air (harmful dust, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors). All CTI employees who are required to wear a respirator must be clean-shaven daily and in compliance with respirator protocols at all times.

CDL Driver Job description is available upon request. This is a safety-sensitive position. 

CTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTI promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment and ongoing random testing. Applicants for this position will be required to undergo a drug test, which includes screening for marijuana and other prohibited substances. Please note that while marijuana may be legal under state law, it is not permitted for safety-sensitive positions at CTI, Inc. A positive test result will disqualify you from consideration for this role.

Company policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. To request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources office.

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