READY MIX DRIVER (SEASONAL)

Ready Mix DriverKnife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.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.As a Ready Mix Driver, you are responsible to operate a heavy duty truck with mixer drum to provide products and delivery services to customers at job sites in a timely manner to meet customer expectations. Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with frequent Saturday work June - October.Duties and/or Responsibilities:Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairsDaily maintenance of equipmentDrives truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement and water and starts mixer adjusting ready mix to proper slump, rinsing down loading area and cleaning off material spilled on outside of drumDrives truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites:Drives truck to location for unloading, attaches chutes then unloads concreteCleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck, using water hose or (where applicable) hazardous materials including hydrochloric or muratic acid.Drives trucks including ready mix, septic, block and aggregate materialsRecognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environmentClean and maintain truckAdd value-added supplies, such as re-rod, chloride or sealers, etc as neededMake contact with customer on job site for unloading instructions and secure signature on load invoiceAdjust moisture to contractor's requirements and note changes made to the product and any weather and environmental conditions on the load ticket for quality assuranceEnsure proper use of truck tracking softwareBe able to work without direct supervisionWork with central dispatch or plant person for daily scheduleSecure (lock) truck appropriately on job site and at end of shift (where applicable)May be required or asked to volunteer for extra hours, weekends, holidays, nights or overnight travelReport information accurately and completely on daily time cards and other needed paperworkMaintain proper information in truck cab and perform daily housekeeping in truck cabEnsure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending trainingPerforms other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Map reading skillsConcrete propertiesKnowledge of ready mix properties and applications.Ability to ascertain safest delivery method on job sitesExcellent customer service.Ability to work efficiently and timely when dealing with a perishable commodity.Strong defensive driving skills.Ability to read and write to complete proper paperwork.Basic knowledge of truck tracking/dispatching software.Minimum Requirements:A CDL Class B license with two years truck driving experience. Preference given for experience driving a ready mix truck. Must maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and where applicable proper endorsementGeneral education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalentBasic knowledge of world events and acceptable interpersonal communication skillsMust be self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others.Compensation:$25.00 - $28.00 per hour depending on experienceBenefits:Medical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts401(k) with Company MatchProfit SharingPaid Time Off8 Paid HolidaysCompany Paid Life and AD&D InsuranceShort-term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramYears of Service RecognitionVoluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and DependentsCritical Illness PlanAccident Coverage PlanHospital IndemnityAdditional 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.