Haul Truck Driver

Safely operate large haul trucks in an underground environment. Haul blasted material from headings to surface or muck passes. Incumbent will be expected to communicate with other equipment and personal traffic while traveling ramp systems. Need to be able to conduct pre-trip inspections on equipment and identify defects. Job entails long hours and rotational work schedule. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Operate large equipment in tight quarters in surface and underground mining operations. 2. Communicate on a radio. 3. Identify safety and mechanical issues with equipment. 4. Follow strict traffic patterns, use two-way radios to coordinate with dispatchers and other equipment operators, and immediately report hazards or mechanical issues. 5. Ensure cargo is properly loaded according to safety requirements. 6. Transport materials efficiently to designated location. 7. Maintain accurate records of material transported, distances covered, and fuel consumption. 8. Conduct pre-shift inspections on haul trucks and report any issues to the maintenance team. 9. Ensure routine maintenance tasks are performed to keep equipment in optimal condition. 10. Conduct pre-and-post operational inspections and complete equipment reports. 11. If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record. 12. Responsible for keeping work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments. 13. Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner. 14. Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures. 15. Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information. 16. Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 17. Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations. Typical shift is 12 hours. 18. Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility. 19. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. 20. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assist other job functions as required. Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Demands: 1. Exposure to the majority of underground mining mobile equipment types and manufacturers. 2. Exposure to vibrations, dirt, dust, high and/or low temperatures, loud noise and hazardous substances such as explosives. 3. Varied and challenging work environments (confined spaces underground) and in remote locations. 4. A high level of physical effort is required. 5. Includes working in different and changing environments and conditions in both surface and underground mining operations. 6. Regular periods of extended physical exertion, walking (even and uneven surfaces), standing, lifting, kneeling, climbing, pulling, seeing, tactile sense, visual acuity (color, depth perception and field of vision), hearing, pushing, stooping, grasping, repetitive motion, etc. 7. Work is done in isolation and in the vicinity of working and moving equipment in both surface and underground mining environments. 8. Able to work responsibly alone or in team environment. 9. Must arrive mentally and physically fit for duty. 10. Requires a high level of alertness to detect and report various hazards. 11. Exposure to deadlines, multiple demands, distractions and interruptions. 12. Lift and carry up to 50-75 lbs. in weight Education: GED Work Experience: Heavey equipment experience. Mining associate equipment preferred. Knowledge Required: 1. Must be able to demonstrate proper use and saf…

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