READY MIX DRIVER

Description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife 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:

Our drivers are home every night, and we offer competitive wages with a full benefits package.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Safely drive and deliver ready mix concrete to commercial, construction and residential projects.
2. Complete pre and post trip inspections on truck equipment.
3. Document each delivery and complete all paperwork that may be necessary.
4. Develop product knowledge and understand the importance of quality & service.
5. Wash residual concrete from the truck and maintain a clean appearance by complying with Knife River's operational policies, procedures and standards.
6. Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.
7. Other duties assigned as needed.
8. Timely and regular attendance is essential.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Ability to lift 50 lbs. a number of times a day.
   
   
2. Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen.
   
   
3. Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends, nights and overtime.
   
   
4. Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers.

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

1. Previous truck driving experience (concrete experience preferred but not required).
2. Possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license, clean MVR record and DOT/CDL records.
   
   
3. Class B minimum requirement, Class A preferred.
   
   
4. Must be able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to comply with FMCSA regulations, understand traffic signs, communicate with law enforcement, and complete required records.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

Veterans:

Put your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Ready Mix Driver position:

Air Force:
Pavements and Construction Equipment Helper
Pavements and Construction Equipment Apprentice
Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman
Pavements and Construction Equipment Craftsman

Army:
M48/M60 Tank Driver
Armor Reconnaissance Vehicle Driver
XM1 Tank Driver
Turbine Engine Driven Generator Repairer

Marines:
Engineer Equipment Operator

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.

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