Truck Driver Trainee

Freeport McMoRan • AZ

67d • $20 - $26

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! 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 simulators, 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.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures and applicable safety standards.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to maximize equipment and tire life and execute assignments from computerized dispatch system and/or two-way radio.
• Receive training, mentoring, and feedback from other operators, supervisors, and equipment trainers.
• Understand changes to assigned work areas and any potential hazards.
• Know the procedures: start-up and shut-down, fueling, fire, runaway, emergency, and accident.
• Have knowledge of payload measurement system, over speed alarm, dispatch codes, shovel and truck horn signals, secondary brake, and park brake.
• Safely perform tasks: spotting at shovel, loading, transporting material, dumping on stockpiles, and dumping at crusher.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle.
• Internal progression opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED