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 and 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
Apply early for our seasonal roles-interviews are beginning soon.
Our season kicks off in April and runs through November with the possibility of extending into December. As a seasonal team member, youll enjoy winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or pursue the activities you love-while still keeping your benefits all year long.
As a Dump Truck Driver Seasonal, you are responsible for operating a straight truck and maintaining it properly to transport material to a designated location in a timely manner.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Safely operate Class B truck to transport aggregate to job site often driving on uneven or unfinished surface. • Inspect trucks for defects before and after trips and submit report indicating truck conditions. • Maintain driver log according to ICC regulations as required. • May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box. • Daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out, greasing oiling brakes, lights, and any other maintenance instructed to perform. • Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment. • Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set up, and take downs. • Tarp load when needed. • Clean spilled material, buildup off box, spill chutes, belts, side boards, etc. • Verify that gates are closed. • Complete load tickets. • Assist construction crews while waiting to unload. • Spread product. • Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch. • Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information, and other needed paperwork. • Maintain and support a safe and harassment-free work environment. • Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance and attend required training. • Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbal, listening, written. • Ability to read maps and navigate to new locations. • Must be self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others. • Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on that recognition.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• General education, grammar, and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent. • CDL Class B straight truck license. Preference given for experience driving a belly dump flow boy lowboy tanker or straight truck. • Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.
BENEFITS
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts • 401k with Company Match • Profit Sharing • Paid Time Off • Paid Sick Time • 8 Paid Holidays • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance • Short-term Disability • Employee Assistance Program • Years of Service Recognition • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees Spouses and Dependents • Critical Illness Plan • Accident Coverage Plan • Hospital Indemnity • Employee Appreciation Program
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.