DUMP TRUCK DRIVER - (SEASONAL)

Knife River Corporation; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Job summary

A construction materials company in Sauk Rapids, MN, is seeking a seasonal team member to operate Class B trucks for transporting aggregate. This role requires a valid CDL Class B license and offers winters off with continuous benefits. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance and assisting with maintenance tasks. Candidates should be team-oriented, self-motivated, and possess strong communication skills. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL Class B (straight truck) license.
• Preference given to experience driving belly dump or tanker trucks.
• Must maintain a medical card and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class B truck to transport aggregate.
• Inspect trucks and maintain driver log.
• Assist with plant maintenance and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Effective communication

Map reading

Self-motivated

Team-player

Interpersonal skills

Education

GED or high school diploma

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.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate Class B truck to transport aggregate to job site often driving on uneven or unfinished surface.
• Inspect trucks for defects before and after trips and submit report indicating truck conditions.
• Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations as required.
• May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box.
• 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.
• Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set up and take downs.
• Tarp load when needed.
• Clean spilled material/buildup off box (spill chutes, belts, side boards, etc.).
• Verify that gates are closed.
• Complete load tickets.
• Assist construction crews while waiting to unload.
• Spread 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.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance and attend required training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES

• 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 customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on that recognition.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage PlanHospital Indemnity
• Employee Appreciation Program

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.