TRUCK DRIVER - CONSTRUCTION (SEASONAL)

Knife River Corporation; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a CDL driver for a seasonal role in Devils Lake, ND. The position involves operating and maintaining trucks to transport asphalt and aggregate to job sites, with year-round benefits during the season.

You will follow safety and regulatory guidelines while supporting plant operations and loading duties. Qualifications include a CDL A or B, a medical card, and a flexible schedule with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• General education, grammar and arithmetic (GED or high school diploma or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work independently and under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class A or B trucks to transport asphalt or aggregate to job sites.
• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips; submit condition reports.
• Maintain daily logs per ICC regulations and company requirements.
• Assist with plant maintenance and loading as needed.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Time management

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Tablets

CB radios

Log software

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. The position is responsible for operating and maintaining straight truck or tractor-trailer equipment to transport material to designated locations in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Safely operate Class A or B truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site often times driving on uneven or unfinished surface
2. Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition
3. Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations as required
4. May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box
5. Daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out, greasing, oiling, brakes, lights and any other maintenance instructed to perform
6. Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment
7. Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set up and take downs
8. Tarp load when needed
9. Clean spilled material/buildup off box (spill chutes, belts, side boards, etc.)
10. Verify that gates are closed
11. Complete load tickets
12. Assist construction crews while waiting to unload
13. Spread product
14. Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch
15. Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information and other needed paperwork
16. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
17. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use tablets, CBs, and other electronic devices to maintain logs and communications
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.

Minimum Requirements

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
• 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.

Preferred Requirements

• 2-5 years construction driving experience

Equal Opportunity

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.