Mine Truck Driver

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion – Boron California
• For California based roles the hourly rate is $27.61

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for Mine Truck Drivers at our open pit Boron mine and processing facilities.

This is a great opportunity to leverage your skills and passion for precision in a fast-paced and thriving operations team.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.
Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to a Mine Supervisor and working in a collaborative community, you will be:

• Driving powerful haul trucks to transport valuable ore and other specialized materials, showcasing your skills behind the wheel.
• Enjoying the great outdoors while working on exhilarating 12-hour day/night shifts, providing a dynamic and flexible schedule.
• Taking charge of the efficient operation of production equipment, ensuring smooth workflows, and maximizing productivity.
• Taking pride in conducting minor maintenance tasks on equipment when necessary, including the important responsibility of washing and cleaning, ensuring everything is in top-notch condition.
• Contributing to a clean, safe, and organized work environment, fostering a positive atmosphere that prioritizes the well-being of all team members.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• High school diploma or GED
• Availability to work flexible schedules as required
• Valid driver's license
• Experience in the mining industry preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in operating with Forklifts, industrial machinery, etc.

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) matching program (company matched .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay)
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents.

Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.