Haul Truck Driver

Turner Mining Group • Sylacauga, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate a heavy rigid or articulated haul truck at open-pit, earthworks, road, and extraction sites. Move ore, waste, and construction material between dig faces, dumps, stockpiles, and work areas to meet daily tonnage and cycle targets while keeping downstream equipment productive. Work under a shift supervisor alongside loader operators, spotters, and maintenance personnel, following production plans and reporting conditions that put people, roads, or targets at risk. Shifts follow production schedules and may include early starts, nights, and weather delays.

The role uses two-way radios, pre-start checklists, and on-site fueling and servicing. It is a production haulage position rather than yard shuttling, with work across mining, roads, earthworks, and extraction operations.

Requirements

• Valid license for operating haul trucks; license class is requested when applying.
• Proven hours operating haul trucks at mine, quarry, or heavy civil sites; light commercial driving alone is insufficient.
• Ability to meet cycle times and spot accurately around loading equipment in dust, on grades, and with changing dump locations.
• Working knowledge of pre-start inspections, basic fault reporting, and when to park a truck rather than continue operating it.
• Clear radio discipline and ability to follow spotter and dispatch instructions on the road.
• Fit for shift work, including nights, and willing to follow site induction, fatigue, and substance rules.
• Spanish or English proficiency sufficient to understand safety briefings and give a precise handover.

Nice To Haves

• Both Spanish and English proficiency.
• Experience with different truck types; applicants are asked to provide truck types and recent site hours.

Responsibilities

• Haul assigned loads between dig faces, dumps, stockpiles, and work areas to meet daily tonnage and cycle targets.
• Complete pre-start inspections and report defects before production begins.
• Spot accurately under loaders and at dumps to reduce waiting, rework, and spillage.
• Follow speed, berm, and right-of-way rules on active haul roads and work to prevent recordable incidents.
• Maintain radio contact with dispatch, loading units, and spotters to respond to traffic, breakdowns, and changing dump plans.
• Use smooth gear selection, controlled descents, and correct loading position to protect tires and brakes and manage fuel use.
• Fuel, clean, and park the truck to standard, and provide a clear end-of-shift handover.
• Flag conditions that put people, roads, or production targets at risk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed