Ready Mix Driver - Seasonal

Knife River Corporation; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a seasonal Ready Mix Driver to operate a ready-mix truck, load, transport, and unload concrete at multiple sites while upholding safety and delivering excellent customer service.

You must hold a CDL Class B license with at least two years of truck driving experience, be willing to work flexible shifts including some nights and Saturdays, and comply with DOT and company safety standards. Seasonal position with year‑round benefits.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B license and at least two years of truck driving experience.
• Ability to maintain licensure, medical card, and a clean driving record.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including some nights and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Operate a ready-mix truck to load, transport and unload concrete at various locations.
• Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs.
• Maintain proper loading and slump for concrete delivery.
• Communicate with customers on job sites and obtain signatures on load invoices.
• Adhere to safety and regulatory requirements (OSHA/DOT) and maintain truck cleanliness.

Skills

CDL Class B license

Two years truck driving

Tools

Truck tracking software

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Summary

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

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 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

1. Perform daily truck inspections and report needed repairs.
2. Daily maintenance of equipment.
3. Drive truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites.
4. Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
5. Clean and maintain truck.
6. Ensure proper loading and adjusting of ready mix to proper slump.
7. Make contact with customer on job site for unloading instructions and secure signature on load invoice.
8. Ensure proper use of truck tracking software.
9. Be able to work without direct supervision.
10. Report information accurately and completely on daily time cards and other needed paperwork.
11. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
12. Maintain proper information in truck cab and perform daily housekeeping in truck cab.
13. Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum 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.

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.

All applications are completed online. If you're having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.

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