Ready Mix Driver - Conveyor (Seasonal)

Knife River - North Central; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid/Sick Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Knife River - North Central is seeking a skilled truck driver in Otsego, Minnesota. The role involves daily truck inspections, maintenance, and delivery of concrete to job sites, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualified candidates must hold a CDL Class A or B license and have a minimum of two years of truck driving experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401K plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B license with at least two years of truck driving experience.
• Experience driving a ready-mix truck preferred.
• Maintain a medical card and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs.
• Drive truck under loading hopper to receive and mix concrete.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

CDL Class A

Truck driving experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Job description

Overview

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it is our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country and we are a PEOPLE‑first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs.
• Daily maintenance of equipment.
• Drive truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement and water; start the mixer and adjust ready mix to proper slump; rinse and download area; clean material spilled on the outside of the drum.
• Drive truck equipped with an auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites.
• Drive truck to location for unloading, attach chutes, then unload concrete.
• Clean truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck, using water hose and hoe.
• Drive trucks including ready mix, septic, block and aggregate materials.
• Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
• Clean and maintain truck.
• Ensure proper loading and adjustment of ready mix to proper slump.
• Add value‑added supplies such as re‑rod, chloride or sealers as needed.
• Make contact with the customer on the job site for unloading instructions and secure signature on the load invoice.
• Adjust moisture to contractor's requirements and note changes made to the product and any weather and environmental conditions on the load ticket for quality assurance.
• Ensure proper use of truck‑tracking software.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards and other required paperwork.
• Maintain proper information in truck cab and perform daily housekeeping in truck cab.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulations, including attending training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A CDL Class A or B license with at least two years of truck driving experience. Preference is given for experience driving a ready‑mix truck.
• Maintain a medical card and an acceptable driving record.
• Be self‑motivated, a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, and maintain positive customer relations with courtesy and respect toward others.
• Hold a Driver's License Class A (required) and Driver's License Class B (required).

Benefits

Full‑time Employees

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short‑term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part‑time Employees

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

How to Apply

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 law. The position is subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks. If unable to apply online, please mail a completed application to: 4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.