Water Truck Operator — Dust Control & Safety Focus

Knife River Corporation; Magna, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A major construction materials producer is seeking Water Truck Drivers in Magna, Utah. The role includes driving water trucks to prevent dust, ensuring equipment functionality through inspections, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience and a CDL with tankers endorsement. Physical requirements include passing a drug test and the ability to lift heavy loads occasionally. Join this company to be part of a team focused on success and community strength.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience driving water trucks and operating equipment required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Ability to lift heavy loads of 50lbs+ on rare occasions.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate water trucks to wet dirt and prevent dust.
• Inspect equipment to ensure it is running correctly.
• Communicate maintenance needs to the shop.

Skills

Equipment operating experience

CDL with tankers endorsement

Situational awareness

Self-motivation

Job 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 have an excellent opportunity for Water Truck Drivers in our Magna, Utah location!

Water Truck Drivers are responsible for driving around the location, wetting the dirt to prevent dust. It is the operator’s responsibility and duty to inspect equipment and make sure it is running correctly. Drivers are responsible for communicating with and informing the shop of all equipment maintenance needs in order to keep equipment in good working order. All drivers are required to observe all safety standards.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Protect and enhance reputation within the industry
• Basic preventive maintenance (Pre Trips and Post-Trips)
• Achieve Knife River Vision, Mission, and Direction
• Ensure Adherence to all health and Safety Standards (P.P.E.)
• Have a vested interest in the company’s success and strive to better everyone and everything
• There are many types of equipment used in material production, there is a need to have a basic understanding of them all.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of equipment operating experience and water truck driving
• CDL with tankers endorsement
• Self-Motivated with a results driven approach
• Have a complete understanding of the equipment you operate
• Ability to see what needs to be done and doing it.
• Thoroughness, efficiency, reliability, and exact timeliness is critical
• Ability and attitude to support all employees with anything they need to be successful
• Willingness to adapt to changing Circumstances
• Situational awareness, always be aware of your surroundings
• Ability to interpret hand signals

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to pass a pre-employment physical & drug test. Water Truck Drivers must be capable to work all day according to local laws while paying attention to their personal surrounding and changing environments. A pre-employment physical & drug test will be required before employment to ensure physical health. This job can require lifting heavy loads 50lbs+ on rare occasions (fabric rolls and tools) and is extremely strenuous on the body. Ability to stand up all day, walk across the job site, and be able to use manually operated tools are a requirement.

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:
Morgan Asphalt DBA Knife River

7620 W Highway 201, Magna, Utah 84044

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