DUMP TRUCK DRIVER - (SEASONAL)

Knife River - North Central; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Paid Sick Time

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees

Job summary

Knife River - North Central in Sauk Rapids, MN, is looking for a seasonal Dump Truck Driver. Responsibilities include safely operating a Class B truck to transport materials, conducting inspections, and maintaining logs. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a CDL Class B license, and excellent communication skills. The company offers a robust benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and more, providing a supportive environment for all workers.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• CDL Class B (straight truck) license must be maintained.
• Acceptable driving record and required endorsements are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class B truck to transport aggregate to job site.
• Inspect trucks for defects before and after trips.
• Maintain driver log according to ICC regulations.
• Operate loader to load aggregate into truck box.
• Inspect and maintain truck regularly.
• Assist with plant maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-motivated and team player

Interpersonal skills

Map reading and navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B license

Job description

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 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, you'll enjoy winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or pursue the activities you love—while still keeping your benefits all year long.

As a Dump Truck Driver (Seasonal) you are responsible for operating a straight truck and maintaining it properly to transport material to a designated location in a timely manner.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

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. Maintain 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.
6. Instructed to perform.
7. Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
8. Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set up and take downs.
9. Tarp load when needed.
10. Clean spilled material/buildup off box (spill chutes, belts, side boards, etc.).
11. Verify that gates are closed.
12. Complete load tickets.
13. Assist construction crews while waiting to unload.
14. Spread product.
15. Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch.
16. Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information and other needed paperwork.
17. Maintain and support a safe and harassment free work environment.
18. Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance and attend required training.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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

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.