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CDL Driver

U.S. Silica
Bellaire, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago

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Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) appropriate for the equipment operated.
  • Current Doubles/Triples and Tank Vehicle endorsements, as required for assigned equipment.
  • Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Medical Card) and ability to maintain certification.
  • Ability to meet all applicable DOT and company driver qualification requirements.
  • Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles in mine, plant, and local roadway environments.
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality.
  • Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
  • Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including varying shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, or extended hours based on operational needs.
  • Strong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms, and using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, and wrenches.
  • Preferred Qualification
  • Previous commercial driving/CDL experience, preferably within a mining, industrial, aggregate, or heavy-haul environment.
  • Previous experience operating front-end loaders or other heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations and safe work practices.
  • Forklift operating experience.
  • Previous warehouse or material-handling experience.
  • Basic computer skills and experience using electronic systems for documentation, inspections, or operational reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate single and double belly dump trailers to transport ore from multiple mine sites to the production facility.
  • Load materials using front-end loaders and properly tarp and secure loads prior to transportation.
  • Review and understand daily work assignments, production requirements, delivery priorities, and operational needs.
  • Maintain clear and consistent radio communication with supervisors and other site personnel regarding delivery instructions, traffic conditions, and operational changes.
  • Transport equipment, materials, and supplies between company facilities and designated work locations as needed.
  • Safely operate front-end loaders, water trucks, forklifts, and other heavy equipment as required.
  • Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and routine equipment inspections to identify safety concerns, mechanical issues, or maintenance needs.
  • Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment in safe operating condition and promptly report defects, damage, or required repairs.
  • Comply with all applicable DOT, state, federal, MSHA, and company safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain required driver documentation, licenses, endorsements, medical certifications, and other regulatory records.
  • Demonstrate safe driving practices and sound judgment while operating commercial vehicles in mine, plant, and local roadway environments.
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and safety in assigned vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as required to safely perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Support other operational activities and departments as business needs require.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred Qualification
  • Previous commercial driving/CDL experience, preferably within a mining, industrial, aggregate, or heavy-haul environment.
  • Previous experience operating front-end loaders or other heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations and safe work practices.
  • Forklift operating experience.
  • Previous warehouse or material-handling experience.
  • Basic computer skills and experience using electronic systems for documentation, inspections, or operational reporting.

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