Truck Driver Trainee
About The Position
The Truck Driver Trainee receives training and performs assigned mine truck operating work at Climax Mine. The role includes equipment and tire inspections, responding to assignments through a computerized dispatch system or two-way radio, and learning from experienced operators, supervisors, and equipment trainers. The trainee must understand changes in assigned work areas and potential hazards, and know required operating and emergency procedures and equipment systems. Work includes safely spotting at a shovel, loading, transporting material, and dumping on stockpiles or at a crusher. The operation runs 24/7, 365 days a year, and employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift.
Requirements
- Understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
- Communicate in English about job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
- Complete required academic and practical competencies, including applicable Line of Progression requirements for internal employees.
- Demonstrate the required aptitude and ability to apply knowledge and skills, and pass a written assessment where required.
- Pass all required training and/or testing.
- May be required to pass a medical exam.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Inspect equipment to maximize equipment and tire life.
- Execute assignments from a 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 start-up and shut-down, fueling, fire, runaway, emergency, and accident procedures.
- Understand the payload measurement system, over-speed alarm, dispatch codes, shovel and truck horn signals, secondary brake, and park brake.
- Safely spot at the shovel, load and transport material, and dump on stockpiles and at the crusher.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Eligible onsite employees may receive a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines.
- 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, and holiday pay.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
- Internal progression opportunities.
- Eligibility for additional discretionary and incentive payments based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
