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 Tractor Trailer Driver, you are responsible for operating and properly maintaining an End dump truck to transport material to designated locations in a timely manner.
DUTIES AND OR RESPONSIBILITIES
Summary of components that make up the job:
An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.
• Safely operate Class A truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site often driving on uneven or unfinished surface. • Inspect trucks for defects before and after trips and submit report indicating truck. • Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations as required. • May operate loader to load aggregate into truck. • Loader and MSHA Training • Facial Mask Fit Required. • 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 down. • Tarp load when necessary. • Clean spilled material, buildup off box, spill chutes, belts, side boards. • Verify that gates are complete. • Assist construction crews while waiting to spread. • Maintain proper information in truck cab. • Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information, and other needed. • 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. • Always work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors. • 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:
• Ability to read maps and navigate to new locations. • Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on that. • Communicate effectively, verbal, listening, written, and work with difficult people under high-stress situations. • Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills, ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful of others.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements:
• General education, grammar, and arithmetic. • GED or high school diploma or equivalent. • CDL Class A tractor-trailer. • 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. • 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 or 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.