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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Truck Driver I - Climax Mine in Leadville, Colorado

Climax Molybdenum is the world's leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years and today have mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax mine is located between Frisco and Leadville-the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

Description: - Perform duties related to the operation of haul trucks to transport materials from loading areas to processing areas at a skilled level. - Responsible for understanding changes to assigned work areas and any potential hazards. - Responsible for performing inspections to maximize equipment and tire life and executes assignments from computerized dispatch system and/or two-way radio - May assist with training and mentoring of other equipment operators - May also operate other heavy equipment which may include, but is not limited to, water trucks, motor graders, and track and rubber tire dozers - Responsible for knowing the following procedures: start-up and shut-down, fueling, fire, runaway, emergency, and accident - Responsible for having knowledge of payload measurement system, over speed alarm, dispatch codes, shovel and truck horn signals, secondary brake, and park brake - Responsible for the safe and skilled performance of the following tasks: spotting at shovel, loading, traveling, dumping on stockpiles, and dumping at crusher - Responsible for having operational knowledge of equipment components such as: engine, transmission, planetary final drives, main drive line, nose cone assembly, torque converter, differential, and wet disc braking system - May perform and assist with operations support activities such as, housekeeping, barricading, cable moves, and ground support activities - May perform minor maintenance activities - Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience
  • Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

Preferred Qualifications: - High School diploma or GED - Six (6) or more months of experience operating Haul Trucks

Benefits: Monthly housing stipend Relocation assistance Commuter program 401k with company match Medical/Dental/Vision (Start on day 1 of employment) Pay range: $24.00 - $31.00 per hour

*See job post at www.fmjobs.com for more details and requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.

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