READY MIX DRIVER

Knife River Corporation; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Ready Mix Driver to operate a ready mix truck in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The role includes loading, transporting, and unloading ready mixed concrete while adhering to safety procedures. Candidates must possess a valid CDL license and have at least two years of truck driving experience.

The position offers typical hours from Monday to Friday, with varying schedules based on weather and customer demands. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL license with at least two years of truck driving experience.
• Ability to adapt to varying working hours based on weather and customer demand.
• Must pass a DOT physical at a pre-employment clinic appointment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a ready mix truck to load, transport and unload concrete.
• Perform daily truck inspections and maintain equipment.
• Communicate with customers to address job requirements.

Skills

Customer service skills

Traffic awareness

Ability to use computerized time-tracking system

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ready mix truck

Job description

Ready Mix Driver

Role Overview

As a Ready Mix Driver you will operate a ready mix truck to load, transport and unload ready mixed concrete at various locations while practicing proper traffic, site and delivery safety procedures.

You will display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members, provide excellent customer service and be knowledgeable about material properties.

Typical hours are Monday – Friday 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM during production. Typical hours during Maintenance are Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Hours may vary based on weather and customer demand.

Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs or safety concerns.
• Perform daily housekeeping in truck cab and maintenance of equipment, including fluid levels and tire pressure.
• Drive truck safely into position to receive load and adjust ready mix to proper slump.
• Adjust drum revolutions to improve concrete quality.
• Drive truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites.
• Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate with customers to understand job requirements and address safety concerns.
• Position truck for unloading and attach chutes safely.
• Adjust moisture to contractor’s requirements.
• Clean truck safely after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck, using water hose and hoe; may require climbing a ladder using three points of contact onto platform.
• Wash truck and keep truck clean inside and out.
• Complete record‑keeping tasks, including: note changes made to the product and any weather and environmental conditions on the load ticket for quality assurance; daily timekeeping and time off requests; inspection reports.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulatory compliance, including attending training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A CDL license with at least two years of truck driving experience.
• Maintain a medical card and an acceptable driving record.
• One to three months of experience and/or training related to ready mix delivery.
• Ability to use a computerized time‑tracking system.
• Pass a DOT physical at a pre‑employment clinic appointment.

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.