TRUCK DRIVER - MOBILE PLANT TRANSPORT (SEASONAL)

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.

This position is responsible for safely operating a tractor-trailer truck to deliver equipment to designated location.

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

1. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
2. Accurately complete daily vehicle inspection forms
3. Perform daily housekeeping on truck
4. Safely operate and maintain truck
5. Properly load, secure & transport plant/road equipment to and from designated location
6. Recognize chain ratings, proper securements
7. Accurately complete load tickets where applicable
8. Communicate or plan routing with Dispatch or State system
9. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.)
10. Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
11. Will load and unload material for plant when needed
12. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
2. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.

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

1. A CDL Class A (tractor-trailer) license.
2. Minimum of 1 year post CDL driving experience. Can be post high school, on the job, military, institutional or vocational environment.
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

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. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. 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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

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