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Detroit Salt is a historic organization with a rich legacy spanning over 100 years, originating in 1906 as a salt producer for leather and food processing. Since 1997, Detroit Salt has supplied local and national customers with tons of rock salt and premium ice melter formulations. The fruit of this labor is apparent in the salt city 1,200 feet beneath the city of Detroit, spanning more than 1,500 acres and containing over 100 miles of underground roads. We take pride on upholding the highest standards of safety for our staff and the surrounding community. As a member of the team at Detroit Salt, you will contribute to maintaining our company’s efficient mining process and enriching our workforce.

Detroit Salt Company is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator (Haul Truck Driver) to transport salt and other materials within the mine. This role includes loading, hauling, and unloading materials in a timely and efficient manner while adhering to all safety regulations and operational procedures. The position requires excellent driving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in an underground environment.

Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be an integral part of the Maintenance Department and responsible for applying engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used in processing or manufacturing products by performing the following duties.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the incumbent will be an integral part of the Engineering Department and responsible for applying engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing machines, equipment, or processes used in processing or manufacturing products by performing the following duties.