Truck Driver Trainee

Freeport-McMoRan is dedicated to offering a comprehensive employment package that rewards achievement, promotes safety, and fosters a culture grounded in our core values. Our company provides a collaborative work environment where safety is paramount, diverse perspectives are appreciated, and employees are encouraged to advance in their careers. Don’t miss out – apply now!

Where You Will Work
Seeking a small-town lifestyle with abundant opportunities? Our Bagdad facility in Arizona provides subsidized housing, a family-friendly ambiance, and various amenities including an aquatic center, golf course, and fitness center. Situated 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world’s first commercial-scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants globally. Visit the Bagdad town website for more information.

What You Will Do
The responsibilities for this role include conducting inspections to maximize the lifespan of equipment and tires, carrying out assignments from the computerized dispatch system and/or two-way radio, receiving training and mentorship from other operators and supervisors, and understanding changes and potential hazards in assigned work areas, among other duties.

What You Bring To Freeport
Candidates should have the ability to comprehend and implement verbal and written work and safety instructions in English, communicate effectively in English regarding job assignments, procedures, and safety standards, and have completed the necessary academic and practical competencies, along with relevant experience, where required.

Preferred Qualifications
High School diploma or GED.

What We Offer You
The estimated pay range for this position is currently $22.00 – $22.50/hour, reflecting the base salary only. Other compensation details, such as bonus payments, benefits, and retirement contributions, will be disclosed during the hiring process.
In addition, we offer affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits, company-paid life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match, paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave, tuition assistance, an Employee Assistance Program, discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles, homes, and vehicles, and internal progression opportunities.

What We Require
Candidates may need to pass a medical exam, all required training and/or testing, and be able to work non-standard schedules, including shift work at a 24/7, 365-day operation. Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Freeport-McMoRan is an equal opportunity employer and does not request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. Any suspicious emails should be disregarded and reported to HRSC@fmi.com.