Hauling - Loader/Driver
Mounds Production Company, 700 Industrial Park Rd, Mounds, Illinois, United States of America
Req #1947
Monday, February 24, 2025
Job Summary
Reports to the Mining Supervisor, the Loader/Driver utilizes a variety of heavy equipment including tractor, scraper, dozers, excavators, front-end loader, 40 ton haul truck grader and back hoes at the mine. This position is responsible for ensuring the clay is transported from the mine to the plant in a safe manner obeying all rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation including maintaining a current valid Class A license.
Essential Functions
- Mines raw material at pit using heavy equipment such as those listed above in a safe manner.
- Ensures proper quality of clay mined.
- Records quantity of material mined as well as the hours of operation of the equipment.
- Hauls ore from pit to plant.
- Hauls waste back to the pit and maintains dust pit area for haul trucks to dump waste.
- Maintains roads and berms to ensure adequate height and ensure roads are clear of obstruction.
- Utilizes hand tools to make miner equipment adjustments.
- Keeps areas clean and free of clutter. Obey all Company, State and Federal safety policies, rules and regulations.
- Inform appropriate personnel of any abnormal conditions, defects, changes made in machines, and/or job procedures or conditions.
- Completes Pre-Shift and workplace examination checklists and ensures areas that are in need of repair are reported to appropriate personnel. Files daily Workplace Examinations and inspection forms properly.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Uses water truck/sprinklers for dust control as necessary.
- Maintain security of the mine by securing the mine from trespassers and directing the contractors to adhere to the safety rules and regulations set forth by MSHA and Oil-Dri.
Qualifications
- Must be able to pass the Essential Job Function Exam set up during the employment offer period.
- Must meet assessment requirements. Pass the pre-employment tests at required results.
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions) and similar documents.
- Receive and pass training, and operate equipment associated with the mine, (i.e., dozers, scrapers, excavators, water truck, haul truck, front-end loader, tractor grader).
- Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
- Maintenance background helpful, to work with Plant Maintenance personnel to learn maintenance skills. Ability to read mining maps as necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work.
- Basic math skills.
- Good communication skills. Demonstrated ability to read and write the English language.
- Two-Three years driving and heavy equipment operation preferred.
- Basic mechanical knowledge.
- Knowledge of hand tools.
- Active Class A Drivers license.
- Ability to work in a safe manner.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment.
- Physical endurance to withstand operation of geared equipment and to withstand heavy physical labor required.
- Ability to walk and work on uneven, rocky or sloped terrain.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and inclines while carrying tools.
- Must be able to carry/lift 50 pounds frequently.
- Must be able to hear radio communications.
- Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, load industrial environment.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Mounds Production Company, 700 Industrial Park Rd, Mounds, Illinois, United States of America