TRUCK DRIVER - AGGREGATE (SEASONAL)

Knife River Corporation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

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

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a seasonal CMV driver to safely operate Class A or B trucks, hauling asphalt and aggregates to job sites and supporting site operations across weathered conditions.

You will maintain logs, perform routine maintenance, and collaborate with crews while upholding safety standards; the role offers year-round benefits and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B license is required.
• Must have and maintain a medical card and acceptable driving record; endorsements may be required.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance on all job sites.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A or B trucks to transport asphalt or aggregate to job sites.
• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips and submit condition reports.
• Maintain driver logs according to ICC regulations.
• May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box.
• Daily maintenance of equipment and vehicle cleanliness.
• Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance at all times.
• Assist plant maintenance, repairs, setup and teardown.
• Tarp loads when needed.

Skills

CDL Class A/B license

Medical card

Clean driving record

Endorsements

Flexible shifts

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:

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

This position is responsible for operating a straight truck or tractor-trailer equipment and maintaining equipment properly in order to transport material to designated location in a timely manner.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

• Safely operate Class A or B truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site often times driving on uneven or unfinished surface
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition
• Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations as required
• May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box
• 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
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

As a successful CMV driver you will have:

• A CDL Class A (tractor-trailer) or CDL Class B (straight truck) license. Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, lowboy, lowboy, tanker or straight truck
• Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays

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

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.

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License Class A

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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