DUMP TRUCK DRIVER - (SEASONAL)

Knife River Seasonal Dump Truck Driver

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! 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 it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/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 rolesinterviews 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, you'll enjoy winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or pursue the activities you lovewhile still keeping your benefits all year long.

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

1. Safely operate Class B truck to transport aggregate to job site often driving on uneven or unfinished surface.
2. Inspect trucks for defects before and after trips and submit report indicating truck conditions.
3. Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations as required.
4. May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box
5. Daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out, greasing, oiling, brakes, lights and any other maintenance instructed to perform.
6. Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
7. Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set up and take downs.
8. Tarp load when needed
9. Clean spilled material/buildup off box (spill chutes, belts, side boards, etc.)
10. Verify that gates are closed
11. Complete load tickets
12. Assist construction crews while waiting to unload
13. Spread product
14. Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch
15. Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information and other needed paperwork.
16. Maintain and support a safe and harassment free work environment.
17. Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance and attend required training.
18. Performs 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):

1. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written).
2. Ability to read maps and navigate to new locations.
3. Must be self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others.
4. Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on that recognition.

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

1. General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
2. CDL Class B (straight truck) license. Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, flow boy, lowboy, tanker or straight truck.
3. Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.

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
16. 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.