Water Truck Driver (Seasonal)

Knife River Corporation; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a PEOPLE-first company that values its team members and offers a rewarding seasonal position as a Water Truck Driver. In this role, you'll be responsible for operating and maintaining a water truck to control dust on various projects while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Enjoy the flexibility of winters off to pursue your passions, all while receiving year-round benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strong teams that build strong communities, all within a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid/Sick Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Short-term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a CDL license, Class A preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and assist with tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water truck to control dust on projects.
• Perform daily inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

CDL License

Tanker Endorsement

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Job description

Description

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, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.

We are looking for a Water Truck Driver to join our team! You will be responsible to operate and maintain water truck to control dust on projects and pits. Will need to display a
professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

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.

Salary range: $25.00 - $28.00

Hours per week: 40+

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.


• Safely and properly perform maintenance on water truck.


• Safely and properly operate water truck.


• Safely apply water to meet job specifications and needs.


• Properly record gallons of water used to fill truck and source obtained.


• Ensure proper permits are obtained for applicable loading sites.


• Help and clean designated areas as needed.


• Assist laborers or roller operators with dumping trucks, shoveling, flagging as needed.


• 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.


• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.


• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.


• Assist in loading and unloading equipment for transport, including load securement.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to hold and maintain a proper licensure - CDL required.
  
  
  
  • Class A preferred, but class B is eligible as well.
  
  
  • Tanker endorsements.
  
  
  
  


• Able to assist Gravel/Base crew with tasks when not watering.


• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account


• 401K with Company Match


• Profit Sharing


• Paid/Sick Time Off


• 8 Paid Holidays


• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance


• Employee assistance Program


• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match


• Paid/Sick Time Off


• 8 Paid Holidays


• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:
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.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License Class A (preferred)
Tanker Endorsement (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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