Off Road Mine Haul Truck Driver - Fort Knox mine

Job Title:
Haul Truck Driver -
Articulated Haul Trucks SOC code:
53-3032 FLSA Classification:
Non-exempt Department/Location:
Operations / Fort Knox mine site Reports to:
Project Manager/Crew Foreman

Status:
Full Time, Temporary EEO-1:
Operatives Normal Work Hours and Days: A normal work day consists of 10-12 hours possibly longer depending on workload. Hours and start time will vary depending on workload. Night shift work required as needed.
EEO Statement:
Alaska Aggregate Products LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. **This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.**


Summary:
The Haul Truck Driver position is responsible for operating Articulated Haul Trucks in a safe and appropriate manner. This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of equipment/trucks. Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs. Haul Truck Driver is responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and securing his/her Haul Truck.

Essential Functions:

• The Haul Truck Driver is responsible for operating trucks to transport and /or stockpile dirt, aggregate, and other materials and/or equipment to various locations on the job site.
• Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Help identify hazardous conditions on the job site.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Operate haul trucks in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Clean trucks as scheduled and/or required
• Maintain the haul truck and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs
• Report any damage immediately to supervisor
• Use the haul truck for its intended purpose with little or no assistance
• Maintain and turn in daily records ofloads hauled
• Ensure trucks and equipment are safely and securely stored
• Help identify hazardous conditions on the job site.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities : None.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably able to perform other tasks satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience :
Minimum:

• A valid driver license
• Must have experience with the following
  • A45 Volvo Articulation Haul Truck
  • Cat 740 & 745 Articulation Haul Truck
  • equipment safety

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability maintain truck/equipment and follow related procedures
• Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member successfully
• Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Ability to meet project schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to wear protective clothing

Physical Demands:
The following activities were rated for frequency of occurrence based on the following: Not Present = NP 1-10% of the work day = Rare 34-66% of the work day = Frequent 11-33% of the work day = Occasional 67-100% of the work day = Constant Sitting Frequent Reaching Overhead Frequent Standing Frequent Reaching Straight Ahead Frequent Walking Frequent Reaching Downward Frequent Bending/Stooping Frequent Handling Frequent Crouching Frequent Fingering Constant Kneeling Frequent Feeling Occasionally Crawling Frequent Talking Occasionally Climbing Frequent Hearing Occasionally Balancing Occasionally Twisting Frequent Operate Foot Controls Occasionally Twist of Wrist Frequent (Pounds) Constant Frequent Occasional Rare Lifting 50 lbs. 100 lbs. Carrying 10 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. Pushing/Pulling 50 lbs. 100 lbs. Working Conditions: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS CHECK (If Present) COMMENTS 1. Exposure to Inclement Weather X 2. Extreme Cold X 3. Extreme Heat X 4. Wet and/or Humid X Will experience Rain/Snow/Ice on location 5. Noise X Frequent noise from equipment. 6. Vibration X Occasional normal equipment vibration. 7. Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.) X Possible diesel fumes. INHERENT HAZARDS 8. Moving Mechanical Parts X 9. Electric Shock 10. High, Exposed Places 11. Radiant Energy
12. Explosives
13. Toxic or Caustic Chemicals
14. Other Risks X Aware of the potential hazards of working around equipment.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.