Aggregate Dump Truck Driver (Seasonal)

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success and we are committed to giving them the tools training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River we take care of our team because we know its our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that in turn build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This is a seasonal position you can use your winters off to travel hunt fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

This position is responsible to operate straight truck or tractor-trailer equipment and maintain properly to transport material to designated location in a timely manner.

The typical schedule is Monday - Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Safely operate Class A or B truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site often times driving on uneven or unfinished surface.
2. Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition. Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations as required.
3. May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box
4. Daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out greasing oiling brakes lights and any other maintenance instructed to perform.
5. Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
6. Assist with plant maintenance repairs set up and take downs.
7. Tarp load when needed
8. Clean spilled material/buildup off box (spill chutes belts side boards etc.)
9. Verify that gates are closed
10. Complete load tickets
11. Assist construction crews while waiting to unload
12. Spread product
13. Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch
14. Report information accurately and completely on daily time cards truck cab information and other needed paperwork.
15. Maintain and support a safe and harassment free work environment.
16. Ensure OSHA DOT EPA DNR MSHA Federal State and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance and attend required training.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal listening written).
2. Ability to read maps and navigate to new locations.
3. Must be self-motivated team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others.
4. Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on that recognition.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements)

1. General education grammar and arithmetic GED or high school diploma or equivalent
2. CDL Class B (straight truck) license. Preference given for experience driving a belly dump flowboy lowboy tanker or straight truck.
3. Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees Spouses and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application please come to the office for assistance.

Required Experience:

IC