TANDEM TRUCK DRIVER-Seasonal

Tandem Truck Driver-Seasonal

This is a full-time seasonal position. Responsible to operate dump truck and maintain it properly to transport material to designated location in a timely manner.

Duties and/or responsibilities include:

• Pre and post trip inspections. Maintains driver logs when applicable.
• 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.
• Clean spilled material/buildup off box, belt, and gates.
• Verify that gates are closed.
• Discharge 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.
• 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 attitude and act courteous and respectful toward others.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on that recognition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or work experience requirements include:

• Class B if driving dump truck only but Class A preferred.
• Previous truck driving experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and overtime.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and the public.

Compensation: Beginning pay $23.05, and up, depending on experience.

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.