Haul Truck Operator

Rio Tinto
Salt Lake City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherSkills: ["Safety focus","Teamwork","Attention to procedure","Situational awareness","Hazard identification"]

Operate large haul trucks safely to move ore and waste across the pit at an open-cut copper mine. Follow site procedures, traffic management plans, radio protocols, and fatigue-management requirements while conducting pre-start checks and identifying hazards or equipment issues. Work a rotating 12-hour day/night roster in a structured, high-risk environment, collaborate with dispatch and maintenance teams, and support a strong safety culture and consistent production.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
1 month ago

Haul Truck Operator

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Job Summary

Operate large haul trucks safely to move ore and waste across the pit at an open-cut copper mine. Follow site procedures, traffic management plans, radio protocols, and fatigue-management requirements while conducting pre-start checks and identifying hazards or equipment issues. Work a rotating 12-hour day/night roster in a structured, high-risk environment, collaborate with dispatch and maintenance teams, and support a strong safety culture and consistent production.
Location: Salt Lake City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • •Safely operate haul trucks in line with site procedures and production requirements.
  • •Promote and participate in the “Keep Each Other Safe” safety culture.
  • •Follow supervisor instructions and standard operating procedures.
  • •Coordinate with dispatch, shovel operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams.
  • •Conduct pre-start checks, follow radio/haul road rules, and maintain fatigue-management requirements.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife Insurance401kRetirementPaid LeavePaid HolidaysPaid BereavementParental LeaveEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •A strong commitment to safety for yourself and your team.
  • •A valid US Driver’s License.
  • •Willingness to learn, take direction, and work as part of a team.
  • •Flexibility to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.
  • •Experience in heavy machinery, farming, transport, or other shift-based roles is advantageous but not required.
Experience:MiningHeavy equipment
Skills:Safety focusTeamworkAttention to procedureSituational awarenessHazard identification
Licenses:US Driver’s License

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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