READY MIX DRIVER (SEASONAL)

Knife River - North Central; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 28,585 - 30,789; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits

Benefits through Local 49 Operating

Job summary

Knife River - North Central is seeking a full-time seasonal Ready-Mix driver in Bemidji, MN. You will operate a ready-mix truck to load, transport and unload concrete at various sites while following safety procedures and providing excellent customer service.

We value safety, reliability and professionalism. CDL Class B with two years driving experience preferred; flexibility for shifts and compliance with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B license required with two years of driving experience.
• Ability to hold and maintain licensure, medical card, and clean driving record.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs.
• Daily maintenance of equipment and safe operation of the mixer.
• Load sand, gravel, cement, and water; adjust mix to proper slump.
• Deliver concrete to job sites and unload using chutes.
• Clean and maintain truck to prevent concrete buildup.
• Ensure proper loading of ready mix and use of value-added supplies as needed.
• Comply with DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR and safety regulations.
• Maintain traffic awareness and a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Safety focused

Education

CDL Class B license

Job description

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:

This is a full-time seasonal position.

This is a 49er Union Position.

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. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members and provide excellent customer service and be knowledgeable about material properties.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

(summary of components that make up the job)

1. Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs.
2. Daily maintenance of equipment.
3. Drives truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement and water and starts mixer adjusting ready mix to proper slump, rinsing down, loading area, and cleaning off material spilled on outside of drum
4. Drives truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites:
5. Drives truck to location for unloading, attaches chutes then unloads concrete
6. Cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck, using water hose and hoe.
7. Drives trucks including ready mix, septic, block and aggregate materials.
8. Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
9. Clean and maintain truck.
10. Ensure proper loading and adjusting of ready mix to proper slump.
11. Add value-added supplies, such as re-rod, chloride or sealers, etc as needed.
12. Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
13. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. A CDL Class B license or higher with two years truck driving experience.
2. Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record.
3. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

Compensation:

$20.75 - $22.35/Hour Plus Fringe Benefits (Contribution to Health and Wellness, Pension, etc)

Benefits:

Benefits are through the Local 49 Operating Engineers

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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.