TRACTOR TRAILER END DUMP DRIVER - (SEASONAL)

Knife River Corporation; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees

Job summary

Knife River Corporation seeks a seasonal Tractor Trailer End Dump Driver in Sauk Rapids, MN. You will operate a Class A truck to haul asphalt or aggregate from job sites and perform daily maintenance, with winters off and benefits preserved.

The role runs from spring through late fall with potential extension; prior CDL A and a valid medical card are required, along with a clean driving record and endorsements as needed.

Qualifications

• General education, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL Class A required; preference for belly dump, flow boy, lowboy, tanker or straight truck experience.
• Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site, often on uneven or unfinished surfaces.
• Inspect trucks for defects before and after trips and submit reports; maintain driver logs as required.
• Daily maintenance of equipment: cleaning, greasing, oiling, brakes, lights and other tasks as instructed.
• Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, setup and takedown; tarp load when needed.
• Maintain and verify information in truck cab pouch; report information on daily timecards and paperwork.

Skills

Map reading

Communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

CDL Class A

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

TRACTOR TRAILER END DUMP DRIVER - (SEASONAL)

Job Category: Truck Driver

Requisition Number: TRACT004029

• Posted : September 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379, USA

• Pay or shift range: $28 USD to $37 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Tractor Trailer Driver you are responsible to operate and properly maintain an End dump truck to transport material to designated location in a timely manner.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.

• Safely operate Class A truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site often driving on uneven or unfinished surface.
• Inspect trucks for defects before and after trips and submit report indicating truck Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations as required.
• May operate loader to load aggregate into truck Loader and MSHA Training/Facial Mask Fit Required.
• 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
• 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.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

• Ability to read maps and navigate to new locations.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on that recognition.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult 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.

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

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
• A CDL Class A (tractor-trailer) 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.

COMPENSATION:

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 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
• Hospital Indemnity

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.

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License Class A

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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