Full job description

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing employment that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority.

Where You Will Work

Our Miami smelter and rod plant is located 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulphuric acid for our North American leaching operations.

What You Will Do

You are responsible for safely transporting employees between designated parking areas and mine sites in support of a 24/7 operation, ensuring passengers arrive safely, on time, and in compliance with transportation and site safety standards. You support shift changes by operating on a schedule that may require a single four‑hour shift or split shifts based on operational needs. You safely operate company‑provided buses while adhering to traffic laws, site rules, and internal safety protocols. You conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, document issues, and maintain vehicles in a clean and safe condition. You ensure passengers load and unload safely and follow required safety rules, providing direction during transport and in emergency situations. You maintain accurate logs, including trip sheets, attendance counts, mileage, inspection records, incident reports, and perform other duties as requested.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow radio or dispatch instructions

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience operating on industrial or mining sites
• Three months of previous professional driving experience (bus, shuttle, commercial transport, heavy equipment)

What We Offer You

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $18.50 – $24.50/hour.

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.