Tractor Trailer Truck Driver (Seasonal)

Knife River - North Central; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Knife River is seeking seasonal Class A truck drivers to transport asphalt and aggregate to job sites across Minnesota. You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain logs, and help with plant maintenance and setup.

A strong focus on safety and teamwork will be essential as you contribute to a reliable, efficient operation. The role offers winters off and year-round benefits, with opportunities to extend into December.Applicants should have a CDL Class A license and a solid driving

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required with acceptable driving record and endorsements.
• General education, reading and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site.
• Inspect truck for defects before/after trips; maintain driver log.
• Daily maintenance of equipment (cleaning, greasing, oiling, brakes, lights).
• Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, setup and takedowns.
• Verify gates are closed and complete load tickets.
• Maintain a safe and harassment-free work environment; comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Map reading & navigation

Team player/interpersonal skills

Education

General education (GED or HS diploma)

Tools

CDL Class A license

Job 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

Apply early for our seasonal roles-interviews are beginning soon! 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Safely operate Class A truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site often times driving on uneven or unfinished surface.
2. Inspect truck for defects before and after trips and submit report indicating truck condition. Maintain driver log according to ICC regulations as required.
3. May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box.
4. Daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out, greasing, oiling, brakes, lights and any other maintenance instructed to perform.
5. Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
6. Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set up and take downs.
7. Tarp load when needed.
8. Clean spilled material/buildup off box (spill chutes, belts, side boards, etc.)
9. Verify that gates are closed.
10. Complete load tickets.
11. Assist construction crews while waiting to unload.
12. Spread product.
13. Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch.
14. Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information and other needed paperwork.
15. Maintain and support a safe and harassment free work environment.
16. Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance and attend required training.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.
18. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written). Ability to read maps and navigate to new locations.
19. Must be self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful toward others.
20. Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on that recognition.
21. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
22. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

1. General education, reading and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
2. A CDL Class A (tractor-trailer) license. Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, flowboy, lowboy, tanker or straight truck.
3. Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.

Benefits

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. Hospital Indemnity
15. Employee Appreciation Program

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.