Water Truck Driver

Turner Mining Group • Sylacauga, AL

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About The Position

The Water Truck Driver supports mining, exploration, earthworks, and construction operations by delivering water to haul roads, pads, and work fronts. The role helps control dust, maintain safe traffic conditions, and keep site crews productive through changing weather and site conditions. The driver operates on active field sites alongside equipment operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel, and reports to the site supervisor.

The driver is assigned a maintained water truck, a site radio, and daily route priorities. Shifts follow project schedules and may involve early starts, remote locations, and extended periods working outdoors. On-site mechanics and a small operations team provide support. The position emphasizes safe, reliable equipment operation, practical judgment, and coordination with other site personnel.

Requirements

• Valid commercial or heavy-vehicle license appropriate for water-truck operation.
• Clean recent driving record.
• Proven experience driving water trucks or similar heavy equipment on mining, road, or earthworks sites.
• Ability to complete pre-trip inspections and basic field troubleshooting, and to stop work when a defect is unsafe.
• Working knowledge of haul-road etiquette, spotter signals, and dust-control practices.
• Comfort working outdoors in heat, dust, and variable weather, including extended shifts.
• Clear radio communication in the language used on site.
• Reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver water on schedule to haul roads, pads, and work fronts to control dust and maintain traffic flow.
• Operate the water truck safely on rough terrain, active haul routes, and under changing site conditions.
• Inspect and fuel the truck at the beginning and end of each shift, and report its condition and any mechanical issues.
• Coordinate fills, routes, and priorities with supervisors and other operators, focusing on high-risk areas.
• Adjust spray patterns and pass frequency based on road condition, weather, and traffic to control dust without making surfaces slick.
• Accurately log loads, hours, and site observations, including coverage, water consumption, and recurring problem areas.
• Support earthworks and extraction crews during peak activity while maintaining safety checks and route discipline.

What This Job Offers

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