Truck Driver - Construction (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 it’s 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 and maintain straight truck or tractor-trailer equipment to transport material to designated location in a timely manner.  Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.   May also operate loader to load material into truck box.

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


3. Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations as required


4. May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box


5. Daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out, greasing, oiling, brakes, lights and any other maintenance instructed to perform


6. Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment


7. Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set up and take downs


8. Tarp load when needed


9. Clean spilled material/buildup off box (spill chutes, belts, side boards, etc.)


10. Verify that gates are closed


11. Complete load tickets


12. Assist construction crews while waiting to unload


13. Spread product


14. Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch


15. Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information and other needed paperwork


16. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.


17. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.


18. Perform 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. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


2. Ability to use tablets, CBs, and other electronic devices to maintain logs and communications


3. Able to work independently and under time constraints.

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

As a successful CMV driver you will have:

1. General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent


2. A CDL Class A (tractor-trailer) or CDL Class B (straight truck) license. Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, lowboy, lowboy, tanker or straight truck


3. Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements


4. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

1. 2-5 years construction driving experience

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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are completed online.  If you’re having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.