Heavy Equipment Operator - Truck Driver

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift inspections and complete Mobile Equipment Daily Pre-Shift Inspection Reports.
• Operate trucks safely and efficiently following site-specific traffic patterns and speed limits.
• Follow all posted traffic and safety signs, including stop, yield, and railroad crossings.
• Position trucks properly for loading per instructions from the loader or crane operators.
• Ensure trucks are not overloaded or loaded with hot materials; load must be stable and within capacity limits.
• Dump materials only on level, designated surfaces; avoid backing onto piles or near obstructions.
• Be alert to hazards such as collisions, rollovers, debris, low tire inflation, and fall risks.
• Maintain clear communication with surrounding personnel and equipment operators.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time management
• Problem solving

Work Environment

This job takes place in a Steel Mill setting, requiring a sense of high-level safety reverence using the required PPE for the environment.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen in potentially noisy indoor and outdoor environments. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on both flat and uneven surfaces, sit, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This job requires the employee to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Required Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or GED
• A valid Driver’s License
• Willingness to work in a Steel Mill
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred but not required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Phoenix Global provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off