Truck Driver I

Freeport-McMoRan•Green Valley, AZ

2d•$23 - $30

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, 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. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson – Arizona’s second-largest city. Its cutting-edge mine training facility, with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and advanced stimulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov and tucsonaz.gov to learn more. What You Will Do Perform duties related to the operation of haul trucks to transport materials from loading areas to processing areas at a skilled level. Responsible for understanding changes to assigned work areas and any potential hazards Responsible for performing inspections to maximize equipment and tire life and executes assignments from computerized dispatch system and/or two-way radio May assist with training and mentoring of other equipment operators May also operate other heavy equipment which may include, but is not limited to, water trucks, motor graders, and track and rubber tire dozers 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 and skilled performance of the following tasks: spotting at shovel, loading, traveling, dumping on stockpiles, and dumping at crusher Responsible for having operational knowledge of equipment components such as: engine, transmission, planetary final drives, main drive line, nose cone assembly, torque converter, differential, and wet disc braking system May perform and assist with operations support activities such as, housekeeping, barricading, cable moves, and ground support activities May perform minor maintenance activities Perform other duties as required

Requirements

Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience
Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) 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. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
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.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED
Six (6) or more months of experience operating Haul Trucks

Responsibilities

Perform duties related to the operation of haul trucks to transport materials from loading areas to processing areas at a skilled level.
Responsible for understanding changes to assigned work areas and any potential hazards
Responsible for performing inspections to maximize equipment and tire life and executes assignments from computerized dispatch system and/or two-way radio
May assist with training and mentoring of other equipment operators
May also operate other heavy equipment which may include, but is not limited to, water trucks, motor graders, and track and rubber tire dozers
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 and skilled performance of the following tasks: spotting at shovel, loading, traveling, dumping on stockpiles, and dumping at crusher
Responsible for having operational knowledge of equipment components such as: engine, transmission, planetary final drives, main drive line, nose cone assembly, torque converter, differential, and wet disc braking system
May perform and assist with operations support activities such as, housekeeping, barricading, cable moves, and ground support activities
May perform minor maintenance activities
Perform other duties as required