Articulated Haul Operator

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Description

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Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: (Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)

Conducts safety inspection at the beginning of the shift.

On checklist record meter reading at beginning of a shift, mechanical condition, noting any physical or mechanical problems, date and time of operator use.

Maintain paperwork on the amount of tonnage hauled each day.

Notify Mobile maintenance of any physical or mechanical problems

At the end of the shift, record the ending meter reading, sign the checklist, and turn it in to the shift supervisor.

Visually look on all sides of the equipment to verify clearance from obstacles or other vehicles prior to moving any equipment.

With the use of an Articulated Haul Truck, haul raw materials such as Sulfate of Potash and Salt to stockpiles for processing.

Complete a daily load sheet by writing down how much each load was to deliver to the stockpiles and at what times. This load sheet will be turned in to the supervisor at the end of each shift.

Individuals will be reassigned to a pond crew during harvest shutdowns. Assignments and accountability will be under the direction of the pond supervisor.

Must be willing to perform other duties outside of driving such as; shoveling, checking grade, and occasionally running other equipment such as a Cat 980, Pan Scraper, Loader, Dozer, Blade, etc.

Ability to work rotating shift, including days, nights, weekends and/or holidays as required.

Deliverables:

Trucks will be loaded within specified times and delivered within a specific time frame.

Grades and quality of feed materials will be separated in the stockpile area

Documentation of trucks loaded and loading times will be accurately recorded on an hourly basis to be compiled for a full 12-hour shift report.

Equipment safety checks will be done prior to operations with any know defects to be reported to the shift supervisor prior to operating.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual will be safety mined, dependable and motivated. Must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and should be considered the minimum standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be willing to work rotating shifts

Education and Experience: Must have a high school diploma and previous experience or education demonstrating the ability to monitor equipment for proper operation and perform tasks related to maintaining product quality. Experience in a process plant in the mining/minerals industry is preferred.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal Skills - Ability to interact effectively with others and work effectively as a member of a team.

Written Communication - Concise, complete, and well-organized written communications are essential

Planning/Organizing - Must be able to plan and organize a schedule that is conducive to position duties. Must

have the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and follow up on assignments independently and effectively. Must be able to remain on task in a disruptive setting.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Follows through on commitments.

Quality – Able to follow communicated/trained quality procedures. Able to recognize and resolve issues affecting product quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Language Skills: The abilities listed are representative of the level of competency the incumbent needs in order to effectively perform the essential duties. These specific abilities may or may not be required for this position.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret job-related information. Able to complete reports/logs accurately, in an understandable manner, and legibly.

Mathematical and Reasoning Ability and Skills: The ability to perform lower-level math functions. Ability to collect and accurately assemble data in a logical manner.

Essential Job Functions: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

If a candidate cannot be located at this level, consideration will be given to another level.

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov. July 2025

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